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TX Occ Code § 353.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision|Chapter 353 - Contact Lens Prescription Act|Subchapter E. Liability and Enforcement|Section 353.204. Enforcement Proceedings

Sec. 353.204.  ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  The appropriate regulatory agency, the attorney general, or the district or county attorney for the county in which an alleged violation of this chapter occurs shall, on receipt of a verified complaint, initiate an appropriate administrative or judicial proceeding to enforce this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.031(9), eff. September 1, 2015.(c)  The Texas Medical Board is responsible for enforcing this chapter with regard to a violation of this chapter by a physician. A violation of this chapter by a physician is considered to be a violation of Subtitle B.(d)  The Texas Optometry Board is responsible for enforcing this chapter with regard to a violation of this chapter by an optometrist or a therapeutic optometrist.  A violation of this chapter by an optometrist or a therapeutic optometrist is considered to be a violation of Chapter 351.(e)  The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for enforcing this chapter with regard to a violation of this chapter by a pharmacist.  A violation of this chapter by a pharmacist is considered to be a violation of Subtitle J.(f)  The attorney general or an attorney representing the state may bring an action for an injunction to prohibit a person from violating this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 583 (S.B. 869), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.044, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 3.031(9), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 353.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision|Chapter 353 - Contact Lens Prescription Act|Subchapter E. Liability and Enforcement|Section 353.206. Civil Penalty

Sec. 353.206.  CIVIL PENALTY.  In addition to granting injunctive or other relief provided by law, a court may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 353.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision|Chapter 353 - Contact Lens Prescription Act|Subchapter E. Liability and Enforcement|Section 353.207. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 353.207.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 401.001. Definitions

Sec. 401.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Advisory board" means the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board.(1-a)  "Audiologist" means a person who meets the qualifications of this chapter to practice audiology.(2)  "Audiology" means the application of nonmedical principles, methods, and procedures for measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, counseling, habilitation, rehabilitation, or instruction related to disorders of the auditory or vestibular systems for the purpose of providing or offering to provide services modifying communicative disorders involving speech, language, or auditory or vestibular function or other aberrant behavior relating to hearing loss.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(4)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(4-a)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.(4-b)  "Hearing instrument" has the meaning assigned by Section 402.001.(5)  "Speech-language pathologist" means a person who meets the qualifications of this chapter to practice speech-language pathology.(6)  "Speech-language pathology" means the application of nonmedical principles, methods, and procedures for measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, habilitation, rehabilitation, or instruction related to the development and disorders of communication, including speech, voice, language, oral pharyngeal function, or cognitive processes, for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, or modifying or offering to evaluate, prevent, or modify those disorders and conditions in an individual or a group.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (S.B. 662), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.040, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.051. Physicians

Sec. 401.051.  PHYSICIANS.  (a)  This chapter does not prevent or restrict a physician from engaging in the practice of medicine in this state.(b)  This chapter does not restrict a licensed physician from personally conducting a speech or hearing test or evaluation.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.052. Nurses

Sec. 401.052.  NURSES.  This chapter does not prevent or restrict a communication, speech, language, or hearing screening, as defined by commission rule, from being conducted by a registered nurse:(1)  licensed in this state; and(2)  practicing in accordance with the standards of professional conduct and ethics established by rules adopted by the Texas Board of Nursing.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.041, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.053. Persons Trained by Department of State Health Services

Sec. 401.053.  PERSONS TRAINED BY DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES.  (a)  This chapter does not apply to a person who shows evidence of having received training by the Department of State Health Services in a communication, speech, language, or hearing screening training program approved by that department if the person's activity is limited to screening as defined by commission rule.(b)  A person who has received training by the Department of State Health Services in a program under Subsection (a) may not:(1)  practice speech-language pathology or audiology; or(2)  represent that the person is a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.042, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.054. Persons Certified by Texas Education Agency

Sec. 401.054.  PERSONS CERTIFIED BY TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY.  (a)  This chapter does not prevent or restrict the activities and services or the use of an official title by a person who is certified in speech-language pathology by the Texas Education Agency if the person only performs speech-language pathology or audiology services as part of the person's duties within an agency, institution, or organization under the jurisdiction of the Texas Education Agency.(b)  The Texas Education Agency certificate in speech-language pathology must require an applicant to:(1)  hold a master's degree in communicative disorders or the equivalent from a university program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and(2)  pass a national examination in speech-language pathology or audiology approved by the department.(c)  A person affected by this section who performs work as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in addition to performing the person's duties within an agency, institution, or organization under the jurisdiction of the Texas Education Agency is required to hold a license issued by the department unless that work is limited to speech and hearing screening procedures performed without compensation.(d)  For the purposes of Subsection (b)(1), an applicant's educational credentials are equivalent to a master's degree in communicative disorders if the credentials:(1)  consist of graduate-level course work and practicum from a program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and(2)  meet requirements that are the same as those established by the department for a license in speech-language pathology or audiology.(e)  The clinical fellowship year experience or internship may not be a requirement for the Texas Education Agency certificate in speech-language pathology.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.043, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.055. University or College Teachers

Sec. 401.055.  UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE TEACHERS.  This chapter does not restrict the use of an official title by a person teaching in a university or college training program, if the person:(1)  is not engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology;  and(2)  does not supervise a person engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.056. Students

Sec. 401.056.  STUDENTS.  This chapter does not restrict the activities and services of a student pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities or its equivalent if:(1)  the activities and services are part of the student's supervised course of study;(2)  the student is supervised by a person licensed under this chapter;  and(3)  the student is designated as a "Speech-Language Pathology Trainee," an "Audiology Trainee," or by another title that clearly indicates the student's professional preparation status.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.057. Hearing Conservation Program

Sec. 401.057.  HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM.  This chapter does not prevent a person in an industrial setting from engaging in hearing testing as a part of a hearing conservation program in compliance with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 40 (S.B. 312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 401.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.058. Application to Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

Sec. 401.058.  APPLICATION TO HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS.  (a)  This chapter does not prevent or restrict a person licensed under Chapter 402 from engaging in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments.(b)  This chapter does not prohibit a fitter and dispenser of hearing instruments licensed under Chapter 402 from measuring human hearing by any means, including an audiometer, to make a selection, adaptation, or sale of a hearing instrument, including:(1)  making impressions for earmolds to be used as part of a hearing instrument;  and(2)  providing post-fitting counseling to fit and dispense hearing instruments.(c)  A person who is not an audiologist who is licensed to fit and dispense hearing instruments under Chapter 402 may not:(1)  practice speech-language pathology or audiology;  or(2)  represent that the person is a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by the use of any term restricted by this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.059. Application to Other Licensed Professionals

Sec. 401.059.  APPLICATION TO OTHER LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.  This chapter does not prevent a person licensed in this state under another law from engaging in the profession for which the person is licensed.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter|Section 401.060. Medical Practice

Sec. 401.060.  MEDICAL PRACTICE.  This chapter does not permit a person to perform an act that violates Subtitle B.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 401.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter C. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board|Section 401.102. Advisory Board Membership

Sec. 401.102.  ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:(1)  three audiologist members;(2)  three speech-language pathologist members; and(3)  three members who represent the public.(b)  Advisory board members must:(1)  be from the various geographic regions of the state; and(2)  be from varying employment settings.(c)  The advisory board members appointed under Subsections (a)(1) and (2) must:(1)  have been engaged in teaching, research, or providing services in speech-language pathology or audiology for at least five years; and(2)  be licensed under this chapter.(d)  One of the public advisory board members must be a physician licensed in this state and certified in otolaryngology or pediatrics.(e)  Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.045, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 4007), Sec. 2.001, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 401.10205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter C. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board|Section 401.10205. Duties of Advisory Board

Sec. 401.10205.  DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.  The advisory board shall provide advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.046, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter C. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board|Section 401.105. Terms; Vacancies

Sec. 401.105.  TERMS; VACANCIES.  (a)  Members are appointed for staggered six-year terms.  The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.047, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.048, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter C. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board|Section 401.107. Presiding Officer

Sec. 401.107.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of one year.(b)  The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (S.B. 662), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.049, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter C. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board|Section 401.108. Meetings

Sec. 401.108.  MEETINGS.   The advisory board shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission or the executive director.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.050, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 401.201. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 401.201.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.(a)  The executive director shall administer and enforce this chapter.(a-1)  The department shall:(1)  evaluate the qualifications of license applicants;(2)  provide for the examination of license applicants;(3)  in connection with a hearing under this chapter, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths under the laws of this state; and(4)  investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(35), eff. September 1, 2015.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.171(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.052, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(35), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 401.202. Standards of Ethical Practice

Sec. 401.202.  STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE.  The commission shall adopt rules under this chapter that establish standards of ethical practice.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.053, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.2021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 401.2021. Rules for Hearing Instruments

Sec. 401.2021.  RULES FOR HEARING INSTRUMENTS.  With the assistance of the advisory board and the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisory Board, the commission shall adopt rules to establish requirements for each sale of a hearing instrument for purposes of this chapter and Chapter 402.  The rules must:(1)  address:(A)  the information and other provisions required in each written contract for the purchase of a hearing instrument;(B)  records that must be retained under this chapter or Chapter 402; and(C)  guidelines for the 30-day trial period during which a person may cancel the purchase of a hearing instrument; and(2)  require that the written contract and 30-day trial period information provided to a purchaser of a hearing instrument be in plain language designed to be easily understood by the average consumer.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (S.B. 662), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.054, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 401.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia|Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 401.203. Assistance Filing Complaint

Sec. 401.203.  ASSISTANCE FILING COMPLAINT.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(36), eff. September 1, 2015.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(36), eff. September 1, 2015.(c)  The department shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the department regarding a person or activity regulated under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.056, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.057, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(36), eff. September 1, 2015.|