Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 402.207 - Issuance of Apprentice Permit(a) The department shall issue an apprentice permit to fit and dispense hearing instruments to a temporary training permit holder who has: (1) passed the required examination;(2) paid the required fees; and(3) met all requirements of this chapter.(b) An apprentice permit is valid for one year. The department may extend the apprentice permit for an additional period not to exceed one year.(c) An apprentice permit holder shall work under the supervision of a license holder for at least one year.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 663,Sec. 1.15, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 377,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.102, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 315, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2009. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.