1. (a) Purpose. This chapter implements the Texas Orthotics and Prosthetics Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 605, concerning prosthetic and orthotic regulation.
2. (b) Content. This chapter covers definitions; operation of the board; fees; general application procedures; general licensing procedures; examinations for licensure as a prosthetist, orthotist, or prosthetist/orthotist; acquiring professional licensure as a uniquely qualified person; licensing by examination; assistant license; technician registration; student registration; temporary license; upgrading a student registration; accreditation of prosthetic and orthotic facilities; standards, guidelines, and procedures for a professional clinical residency; license renewal; continuing education; change of name and address; complaints; professional standard and disciplinary provisions; licensing persons with criminal backgrounds; default orders; surrender of license; suspension of license under the Family Code; civil penalty; program accessibility; consumer notification; petition for the adoption of a rule, criminal history evaluation letter, and licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

Source Note:The provisions of this §140.1 adopted to be effective February 10, 2011, 36 TexReg 548; amended to be effective October 5, 2014, 39 TexReg 7738; amended to be effective March 22, 2016, 41 TexReg 2167; transferred effective October 1, 2016, as published in the Texas Register September 23, 2016, 41 TexReg 7585.