1. (a) A speech-language pathology license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.
2. (b) A licensee is responsible for submitting all required documentation and information and paying the renewal application fee prior to the expiration date of the license.

3. (c) To renew a speech-language pathology license, a licensee must:

   1. (1) submit a completed renewal application on a department-approved form;
   2. (2) successfully pass a criminal history background check;
   3. (3) complete 20 hours of continuing education as required under §111.130;
   4. (4) comply with the continuing education audit process described under §111.132, if selected for an audit; and
   5. (5) submit the license renewal fee required under §111.160.
4. (d) The department may deny the renewal of the license pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §401.451.
5. (e) If all conditions required for renewal are met prior to expiration, the department shall issue a renewed license.
6. (f) A person whose license has expired may late renew the license in accordance with the procedures set out under §60.31 and §60.83 of this title.
7. (g) A person whose license has expired may not practice or engage in speech-language pathology.

Source Note:The provisions of this §111.37 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4441.