1. (a) In order to reinstate a suspended or probated license, or a license that has been suspended due to lack of meeting the legislative required continuing education, a licensee must complete the following requirements:

   1. (1) make application, in the format currently prescribed by the commission;
   2. (2) submit the reinstatement fee; and
   3. (3) meet the current continuing education requirements.

2. (b) If the suspension results in a break in service of over two years, then the reinstatement procedure includes the following requirements for attempting the licensing exam:

   1. (1) make application, in the format currently prescribed by the commission;
   2. (2) submit any required fee(s); and
   3. (3) upon approval of the application, the commission will issue the holder of a suspended license an endorsement of eligibility to take the required licensing examination. If failed three times, the applicant may not be issued another endorsement of eligibility until successful completion of the current licensure course.
3. (c) The effective date of this section is March 1, 2008.

Source Note:The provisions of this §223.17 adopted to be effective March 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 239; amended to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 286.