Texas Occupations Code 701.253 – License Examination
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(a) In this section, “Commission on Dietetic Registration” has the meaning assigned by § 701.251(a).
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (f), an applicant must pass a license examination to qualify for a license under this chapter.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 701.253
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The department shall prepare or approve an examination. An examination prescribed by the department may be or may include an examination given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or by a national or state testing service instead of an examination prepared by the department or the department’s designee.
(d) Any written portion of the examination must be validated by an independent testing professional.
(e) The department shall administer an examination to qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year.
(f) The department shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant who, at the time of application, is a dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.