Continuing Education Exemptions

Sec. 351.309. CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS. A person is exempt from the continuing education requirements of Section 351.308 if the person: (1) holds a license but does not practice optometry or therapeutic optometry in this state; (2) served in the regular armed forces of the United States during part of the most recent license term; (3) submits proof to the board that the person suffered a serious or disabling illness or physical disability preventing the person from complying with the requirements during the most recent license term; or (4) was first licensed during the period preceding the license renewal date. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (S.B. 314), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER H. PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDER