Tex. Occ. Code Section 454.210
Provisional License


(a)

On application, the board shall issue a provisional license for the practice of occupational therapy to an applicant who:

(1)

is licensed in good standing as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and

(2)

has passed a national examination or other examination recognized by the board relating to the practice of occupational therapy.

(b)

A provisional license is valid until the date the board approves or denies the provisional license holder’s application for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license.

(c)

The board shall issue an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license to the provisional license holder if:

(1)

the provisional license holder passes a jurisprudence examination, if required;

(2)

the board verifies that the provisional license holder has the academic and experience requirements for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license; and

(3)

the provisional license holder satisfies any other requirements for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license.

(d)

The board must complete the processing of a provisional license holder’s application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued. The board may extend that deadline if the results of an examination have not been received by the board.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.214(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 454.210 — Provisional License, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­454.­htm#454.­210 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

454.001
Short Title
454.002
Definitions
454.003
Application of Sunset Act
454.004
Conflict with Other Law
454.005
Applicability
454.006
Practice of Occupational Therapy
454.007
Use of Title of Doctor
454.051
Board Membership
454.052
Public Member Eligibility
454.053
Membership Restrictions
454.054
Terms
454.055
Grounds for Removal
454.056
Per Diem
454.057
Officers
454.058
Meetings
454.059
Training
454.060
Civil Liability
454.101
General Powers and Duties
454.102
Rules
454.103
Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding
454.104
Fees
454.105
Employees
454.106
List of License Holders
454.107
Board Duties Regarding Complaints
454.108
Negotiated Rulemaking
454.151
Public Interest Information
454.152
Record of Complaints
454.153
General Rules Involving Complaint Investigation and Disposition
454.154
Public Participation
454.201
License Required
454.202
Application
454.203
Qualifications for Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License
454.204
Educational Requirements
454.205
Foreign-trained Applicants
454.207
License Examination
454.210
Provisional License
454.211
Temporary License
454.212
Inactive Status
454.213
Accepted Practice
454.214
Display of License and Renewal Certificate
454.216
License by Endorsement
454.217
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance
454.251
License Expiration
454.252
Renewal of License
454.253
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner
454.254
Mandatory Continuing Education
454.255
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal
454.301
Grounds for Denial of License or Discipline of License Holder
454.302
Procedures for Disciplinary Action
454.303
Issuance of License After Denial
454.304
Informal Proceedings
454.305
Emergency Suspension
454.306
Subpoena
454.351
Injunctive Relief
454.352
Monitoring of License Holder
454.353
Civil Penalty
454.354
Recovery of Costs and Fees
454.355
Criminal Offense
454.1061
Place of Employment
454.3025
Schedule of Sanctions
454.3521
Administrative Penalty

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 454.210’s source at texas​.gov