TITLE: Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.

SUMMARY: Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 453.201(d), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) Unless the person is a physical therapist, a person, including the person's employee or other agent or representative, may not use in connection with the person's name or business activity: (1) the words "physical therapy," "physical therapist," "physiotherapy," "physiotherapist," "licensed physical therapist," "registered physical therapist," or "physical therapist assistant"; (2) the letters "PT," "PhT," "LPT," "RPT," "DPT," "MPT," or "PTA"; or (3) any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying, by any means or in any way, that physical therapy is provided or supplied. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.