Texas Occupations Code

§ 256.1015 — TEMPORARY LICENSE

OC § 256.1015Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part D. DENTISTRY · Ch. 256. LICENSING OF DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS · Art. C. GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS

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(a)The board, upon payment by the applicant of a fee set by the board, shall grant a temporary license to practice dentistry to any reputable dentist or a temporary license to practice dental hygiene to any reputable dental hygienist who:

(1)meets all requirements of Section 256.101 except those of Subsection (a)(8); and

(2)is employed by a nonprofit corporation that accepts Medicaid reimbursement.

(b)A license granted under this section expires immediately when a licensee fails to meet the requirements of this section.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1470, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.