1. (a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on official department-approved forms.

2. (b) An applicant must submit the following required documentation:

   1. (1) a completed application on a department-approved form;
   2. (2) official transcript(s) of all relevant college work showing successful completion of the education requirements under Texas Occupations Code §701.254(1);

   3. (3) copy of the registration card issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as proof that the applicant:

      1. (A) successfully completed the preplanned professional experience program or internship requirements under Texas Occupations Code §701.254(2) and §116.30; and
      2. (B) passed the examination prescribed under Texas Occupations Code §701.253 and §116.40 and §116.42;
   4. (4) the form providing information regarding other state licenses, certificates or registrations that an applicant holds or held, if applicable;
   5. (5) proof of successfully completing the Texas Jurisprudence Examination under Texas Occupations Code §701.2575 and rule §116.44; and
   6. (6) the fee required under §116.110.
3. (c) The applicant must successfully pass a criminal history background check.
4. (d) The applicant must meet the fitness requirements under §116.51.
5. (e) Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §701.151, the commission or the department shall deny the application for violation of the Act, this chapter, or a provision of the Code of Ethics in §116.105.

Source Note:The provisions of this §116.50 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4481; amended to be effective July 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 4173.