40 Tex. Admin. Code § 371.1
Inactive Status
Effective Oct 25, 199823 TexReg 11167Source Note: The provisions of this §371.1 adopted to be effective October 11, 1994, 19 TexReg 7716; amended to be effective May 8, 1996, 21 TexReg 3716; amended to be effective November 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 10751; amended to be effective October 25, 1998, 23 TexReg 11167.Texas Secretary of State
A request for a change to inactive status, in accordance with §25A of the Act, may only be made at renewal date.
- (1) A written request to change a regular license in good standing from active to inactive status must be postmarked prior to the expiration date of the license. The request must include the appropriate fee and proof of having met the continuing education renewal requirements for that renewal cycle.
- (2) A licensee may remain on inactive status for a period of no more than six consecutive years. A licensee must submit a written petition to the board requesting an extension of inactive status for more than six years.
- (3) A licensee requesting to re-enter active status after more than six consecutive years without the prior approval of the board may not renew his/her license. In order to obtain licensure, the individual must again pass the Examination and comply with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an extended temporary license.
- (4) A licensee on inactive status shall be required to complete the continuing education.
- (5) A licensee on inactive status must complete and return a board prepared jurisprudence examination (as defined in §362.1 of this title (relating to Definitions)) at the time of renewal for either inactive or active status. The test will be scored by TBOTE staff. At least 70% of questions must be answered correctly.
- (6) A licensee on inactive status will not have to pay a renewal fee but will have to pay an appropriate late fee if he/she does not notify the board prior to the expiration of the license of his/her intent to remain on inactive status. A licensee will have to pay a fee to change to active status.
- (7) A licensee may not represent himself/herself as an OTR, LOT, COTA or LOTA while on inactive status.
Source Note:The provisions of this §371.1 adopted to be effective October 11, 1994, 19 TexReg 7716; amended to be effective May 8, 1996, 21 TexReg 3716; amended to be effective November 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 10751; amended to be effective October 25, 1998, 23 TexReg 11167.