1. (a) An applicant applying for license by examination must:

   1. (1) meet all provisions of §364.1 of this title (relating to Requirements for a License);
   2. (2) submit a copy of the receipt showing that an NBCOT score report has been ordered for the Board; and
   3. (3) pass the NBCOT certification examination for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants with a score set by NBCOT. Score reports must be sent directly to the Board by NBCOT.
2. (b) The application for license must be received no later than two years following the date of the passing examination. If the application is received after this time, the applicant must take and pass the NBCOT examination for licensure purposes only. The applicant must request Board approval to take this examination and submit a copy of the receipt showing that an NBCOT score report has been ordered for the Board. The score report must be sent directly to the Board by NBCOT.
3. (c) An applicant who fails an examination may take additional examinations by sending in the appropriate fee with the Board's re-exam form.
4. (d) An applicant with a history of licensure in occupational therapy must submit a verification of license from each state or territory of the U.S. in which the applicant is currently licensed or previously held a license. This must be an original verification sent directly to the Board by the licensing board in that state or territory. Any disciplinary actions must be reported to the Board.
5. (e) Previous Texas licensees are not eligible for Initial License by Examination.

Source Note:The provisions of this §364.2 adopted to be effective February 12, 2001, 26 TexReg 1347; amended to be effective July 22, 2001, 26 TexReg 5440; amended to be effective January 9, 2012, 37 TexReg 68; amended to be effective June 1, 2015, 40 TexReg 3197.