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TX Occ Code § 301.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter F. License Requirements|Section 301.258. Temporary Permit

Sec. 301.258.  TEMPORARY PERMIT.  (a)  Pending the results of a licensing examination, the board may issue to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved educational program a permit to practice professional nursing under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or to practice vocational nursing under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or vocational nurse.(b)  The board may not issue a permit under this section to an applicant who has previously failed an examination administered by the board or another state.(c)  A permit issued under Subsection (a) expires on the date of receipt of:(1)  a permanent license;  or(2)  a notice from the board that the permit holder has failed the examination.(d)  The board may issue a temporary permit to practice professional nursing or vocational nursing for the limited purpose of allowing a nurse to satisfy a requirement imposed by the board necessary for:(1)  renewal of an expired license;(2)  reactivation of an inactive license;  or(3)  reissuance of a suspended, revoked, or surrendered license.(e)  A permit issued under Subsection (d) expires on the earlier of:(1)  the date of receipt of a permanent license;  or(2)  six months after the date the permit is issued.(f)  A person who holds a temporary permit issued under this section is considered to be a licensed registered nurse or vocational nurse for all purposes except to the extent of any stipulation or limitation on practice imposed by the board as a condition of issuing the permit.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.019, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 301.259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter F. License Requirements|Section 301.259. Reciprocal License by Endorsement for Certain Foreign Applicants

Sec. 301.259.  RECIPROCAL LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR CERTAIN FOREIGN APPLICANTS.  On payment of a fee established by the board, the board may issue a license to practice as a registered nurse or vocational nurse in this state by endorsement without examination to an applicant who holds a registration certificate as a registered nurse or vocational nurse, as applicable, issued by a territory or possession of the United States or a foreign country if the board determines that the issuing agency of the territory or possession of the United States or foreign country required in its examination the same general degree of fitness required by this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.020, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 301.260 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter F. License Requirements|Section 301.260. Temporary License by Endorsement

Sec. 301.260.  TEMPORARY LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT.  (a)  An applicant for a license under this chapter who is licensed as a registered nurse or vocational nurse by another state may qualify for a temporary license by endorsement to practice as a registered nurse or vocational nurse, as applicable, by submitting to the board:(1)  an endorsement fee as determined by the board and a completed sworn application in the form prescribed by the board;(2)  evidence that the person possessed, at the time of initial licensing as a nurse, the other qualifications necessary at that time to have been eligible for licensing in this state;  and(3)  proof of initial licensing by examination and proof that the license and any other license issued to the applicant by another state have not been suspended, revoked, canceled, surrendered, or otherwise restricted.(b)  A holder of a temporary license under this section is entitled to receive a permanent license if the applicant:(1)  verifies the applicant's academic and professional credentials;  and(2)  satisfies any other requirement established by statute.(c)  The board shall grant or deny an application for a permanent license not later than the 180th day after the date the board receives all required forms or information.  The board may extend that deadline to allow for the receipt and tabulation of examination results.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.021, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 301.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter F. License Requirements|Section 301.261. Inactive Status

Sec. 301.261.  INACTIVE STATUS.  (a)  The board may place on inactive status the license of a person under this chapter who is not actively engaged in the practice of professional nursing or vocational nursing if the person submits a written request to the board in the form and manner determined by the board.  The inactive status begins on the expiration date of the person's license.(b)  The board shall maintain a list of each person whose license is on inactive status.(c)  A person whose license is on inactive status may not perform any professional nursing or vocational nursing service or work.(d)  The board shall remove a person's license from inactive status if the person:(1)  requests that the board remove the person's license from inactive status;(2)  pays each appropriate fee;  and(3)  meets the requirements determined by the board.(e)  The board by rule shall permit a person whose license is on inactive status and who was in good standing with the board on the date the license became inactive to use, as applicable, the title "Registered Nurse Retired," "R.N. Retired," "Licensed Vocational Nurse Retired," "Vocational Nurse Retired," "L.V.N. Retired," or "V.N. Retired" or another appropriate title approved by the board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.022, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (S.B. 193), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 301.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.301. License Renewal

Sec. 301.301.  LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.(b)  A person may renew an unexpired license issued under this chapter on payment to the board of the required renewal fee before the expiration date of the license and compliance with any other renewal requirements adopted by the board. A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.(c)  A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the board the required renewal fee and a late fee in the amount considered appropriate by the board to encourage timely renewal.(c-1)  A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license by paying to the board all unpaid renewal fees and a late fee that is equal to twice the amount of a late fee under Subsection (c).(d)  The board by rule shall set a length of time beyond which an expired license may not be renewed.  The board by rule may establish additional requirements that apply to the renewal of a license that has been expired for more than one year but less than the time limit set by the board beyond which a license may not be renewed.  The person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license.(e)  At least 30 days before the expiration of the person's license, the board shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the board.(f)  A registered nurse who practices professional nursing or a vocational nurse who practices vocational nursing after the expiration of the nurse's license is an illegal practitioner whose license may be revoked or suspended.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.023, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 1366), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (H.B. 2950), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 301.3011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.3011. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for Renewal

Sec. 301.3011.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWAL.  (a)  The board may require that an applicant for renewal of an unexpired license submit to the board, in addition to satisfying any other requirements for license renewal, a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the board, for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(b)  The board may refuse to renew the license of a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).  Renewal of a license by the board is conditioned on the board obtaining the person's criminal history record information under this section.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1102, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 301.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.302. Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner

Sec. 301.302.  RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE BY OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER.  (a)  A person who was licensed to practice professional nursing or vocational nursing in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding application may obtain a new license without examination.(b)  The person must pay to the board a fee that is equal to the amount of the initial fee for the license and the renewal fee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.024, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 301.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.303. Continuing Competency

Sec. 301.303.  CONTINUING COMPETENCY.  (a)  The board may recognize, prepare, or implement continuing competency programs for license holders under this chapter and may require participation in continuing competency programs as a condition of renewal of a license.  The programs may allow a license holder to demonstrate competency through various methods, including:(1)  completion of targeted continuing education programs;  and(2)  consideration of a license holder's professional portfolio, including certifications held by the license holder.(b)  The board may not require participation in more than a total of 20 hours of continuing education in a two-year licensing period.(c)  If the board requires participation in continuing education programs as a condition of license renewal, the board by rule shall establish a system for the approval of programs and providers of continuing education.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803, Sec. 21(1), eff. September 1, 2007.(e)  The board may adopt other rules as necessary to implement this section.(f)  The board may assess each program and provider under this section a fee in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to defray the costs incurred in approving programs and providers.(g)  The board by rule may establish guidelines for targeted continuing education required under this chapter.  The rules adopted under this subsection must address:(1)  the nurses who are required to complete the targeted continuing education program;(2)  the type of courses that satisfy the targeted continuing education requirement;(3)  the time in which a nurse is required to complete the targeted continuing education;(4)  the frequency with which a nurse is required to meet the targeted continuing education requirement; and(5)  any other requirement considered necessary by the board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 3, 4, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993), Sec. 21(1), eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 301.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.304. Continuing Education in Tick-Borne Diseases

Sec. 301.304.  CONTINUING EDUCATION IN TICK-BORNE DISEASES.  (a)  As part of the continuing education requirements under Section 301.303, a license holder whose practice includes the treatment of tick-borne diseases shall be encouraged to participate, during each two-year licensing period, in continuing education relating to the treatment of tick-borne diseases.(b)  The board shall adopt rules to identify the license holders who are encouraged to complete continuing education under Subsection (a) and establish the content of that continuing education.  In adopting rules, the board shall seek input from affected parties and review relevant courses, including courses that have been approved in other states.  Rules adopted under this section must provide that continuing education courses representing an appropriate spectrum of relevant medical clinical treatment relating to tick-borne diseases qualify as approved continuing education courses for license renewal.(c)  If relevant, the board shall consider a license holder's participation in a continuing education course approved under Subsection (b) if:(1)  the license holder is being investigated by the board regarding the license holder's selection of clinical care for the treatment of tick-borne diseases; and(2)  the license holder completed the course not more than two years before the start of the investigation.(d)  The board may adopt other rules to implement this section, including rules under Section 301.303(c) for the approval of education programs and providers.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1092 (S.B. 1360), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 2975), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 301.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.305. Continuing Education in Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics

Sec. 301.305.  CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND NURSING ETHICS.  (a)  As part of a continuing competency program under Section 301.303, a license holder shall complete at least two hours of continuing education relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics before the end of every third two-year licensing period.(b)  The board shall adopt rules implementing the requirement under Subsection (a) in accordance with the guidelines for targeted continuing education under Section 301.303(g).(c)  The board may not require a license holder to complete more than four hours of continuing education under this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1189 (S.B. 1058), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 301.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.306. Forensic Evidence Collection Component in Continuing Education

Sec. 301.306.  FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION COMPONENT IN CONTINUING EDUCATION.  (a)  As part of continuing education requirements under Section 301.303, a license holder who is employed to work in an emergency room setting and who is required under board rules to comply with this section shall complete at least two hours of continuing education relating to forensic evidence collection not later than:(1)  September 1, 2008; or(2)  the second anniversary of the initial issuance of a license under this chapter to the license holder.(b)  The continuing education required under Subsection (a) must be part of a program approved under Section 301.303(c).(c)  The board shall adopt rules to identify the license holders who are required to complete continuing education under Subsection (a) and to establish the content of that continuing education.  The board may adopt other rules to implement this section, including rules under Section 301.303(c) for the approval of education programs and providers.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 782 (S.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 301.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.307. Continuing Education in Older Adult or Geriatric Care

Sec. 301.307.  CONTINUING EDUCATION IN OLDER ADULT OR GERIATRIC CARE.  (a)  As part of a continuing competency program under Section 301.303, a license holder whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations shall complete at least two hours of continuing education relating to older adult or geriatric populations or maintain certification in an area of practice relating to older adult or geriatric populations.(b)  The board shall adopt rules implementing the requirement under Subsection (a) in accordance with the guidelines for targeted continuing education under Section 301.303(g).(c)  The board may not require a license holder to complete more than six hours of continuing education under this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1189 (S.B. 1058), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 301.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 301.308. Continuing Education in Human Trafficking Prevention

Sec. 301.308.  CONTINUING EDUCATION IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.  (a)  As part of a continuing competency program under Section 301.303, a license holder who provides direct patient care shall complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 116.002.(b)  The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 796 (H.B. 2059), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 301.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter H. Practice by License Holder|Section 301.351. Designations

Sec. 301.351.  DESIGNATIONS.  (a)  A person who holds a license as a registered nurse under this chapter:(1)  is referred to as a registered nurse; and(2)  may use the abbreviation "R.N."(b)  A person who holds a license as a vocational nurse under this chapter:(1)  is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse or vocational nurse; and(2)  may use the abbreviation "L.V.N." or "V.N."(c)  While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse shall wear a clearly legible insignia identifying the nurse as a registered or vocational nurse.  The insignia may not contain information other than:(1)  the registered or vocational nurse designation;(2)  the nurse's name, certifications, academic degrees, or practice position;(3)  the name of the employing facility or agency, or other employer;(4)  a picture of the nurse; or(5)  any other information authorized by the board.(d)  The board may adopt rules establishing specifications for the insignia.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.027, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2003.Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 113 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 6, eff. May 20, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 301.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter H. Practice by License Holder|Section 301.352. Protection for Refusal to Engage in Certain Conduct

Sec. 301.352.  PROTECTION FOR REFUSAL TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN CONDUCT.  (a)  A person may not suspend, terminate, or otherwise discipline, discriminate against, or retaliate against:(1)  a nurse who refuses to engage in an act or omission as provided by Subsection (a-1); or(2)  a person who advises a nurse of the nurse's rights under this section.(a-1)  A nurse may refuse to engage in an act or omission relating to patient care that would constitute grounds for reporting the nurse to the board under Subchapter I, that constitutes a minor incident, or that violates this chapter or a board rule if the nurse notifies the person at the time of the refusal that the reason for refusing is that the act or omission:(1)  constitutes grounds for reporting the nurse to the board; or(2)  is a violation of this chapter or a rule of the board.(b)  An act by a person under Subsection (a) does not constitute a violation of this section if a nursing peer review committee under Chapter 303 determines:(1)  that the act or omission the nurse refused to engage in was not:(A)  conduct reportable to the board under Section 301.403;(B)  a minor incident; or(C)  a violation of this chapter or a board rule; or(2)  that:(A)  the act or omission in which the nurse refused to engage was conduct reportable to the board, a minor incident, or a violation of this chapter or a board rule; and(B)  the person:(i)  rescinds any disciplinary or discriminatory action taken against the nurse;(ii)  compensates the nurse for lost wages; and(iii)  restores to the nurse any lost benefits.(c)  A nurse's rights under this section may not be nullified by a contract.(d)  An appropriate licensing agency may take action against a person who violates this section.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803, Sec. 21(2), eff. September 1, 2007.(f)  A violation of this section is subject to Section 301.413.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.028, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 113 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 7, eff. May 20, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993), Sec. 21(2), eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (S.B. 192), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (S.B. 193), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 301.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle E - Regulation of Nursing|Chapter 301 - Nurses|Subchapter H. Practice by License Holder|Section 301.353. Supervision of Vocational Nurse

Sec. 301.353.  SUPERVISION OF VOCATIONAL NURSE.  The practice of vocational nursing must be performed under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or dentist.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 113 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 8, eff. May 20, 2005.|