Texas Occupations Code
§ 301.303 — CONTINUING COMPETENCY
OC § 301.303Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part E. REGULATION OF NURSING · Ch. 301. NURSES · Art. G. LICENSE RENEWAL
Statute text
View on source(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(d)Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803, Sec. 21(1), eff.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.
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Legislative history
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.