Tex. Occupations Code § 256.1015
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 256.1015, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 256.1015. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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