1. (a) A temporary license may be issued under this section to a person who:

   1. (1) has become a Texas resident as defined in §114.10(38), within the twelve (12) month period preceding application for a temporary license;
   2. (2) has applied for a practitioner license; and
   3. (3) has practiced orthotics or prosthetics or both regularly since January 1, 1996 or earlier; or
   4. (4) has been licensed by the state in which the person formerly resided if that state has license requirements that are equal to or exceed the requirements of this chapter.
2. (b) A temporary license is valid for one year from the date issued unless the applicant is not approved by the department for a practitioner license.
3. (c) If the practitioner application is not approved by the department, the temporary license is no longer valid and shall be surrendered to the department within fifteen (15) days of the notice of denial.

Source Note:The provisions of this §114.25 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4467.