Section 205.208 - Temporary License(a) The acupuncture board may, through the executive director, issue a temporary license to practice acupuncture to an applicant who: (1) submits an application on a form prescribed by the acupuncture board;(2) has passed a national or other examination recognized by the acupuncture board relating to the practice of acupuncture;(3) pays the appropriate fee;(4) if licensed in another state, is in good standing as an acupuncturist; and(5) meets all the qualifications for a license under this chapter but is waiting for the next scheduled meeting of the medical board for the license to be issued.(b) A temporary license is valid for 100 days after the date issued and may be extended only for another 30 days after the date the initial temporary license expires. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.