40 Tex. Admin. Code § 371.1
Inactive Status
Effective Feb 3, 200025 TexReg 818Source 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; amended to be effective February 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 818.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.
- (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 renewal requirements of licensees on active status .
- (5) A licensee on inactive status must complete and return a board prepared jurisprudence examination. The test will be scored by TBOTE staff. At least 70% of questions must be answered correctly in order to achieve a passing score .
- (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. A licensee retains the right to represent himself/herself as having an inactive license.
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; amended to be effective February 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 818.