Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 401.404 - Hearing Instrument Sales to Minors A licensed audiologist may not sell a hearing instrument to a person under 18 years of age unless the person or the parent or guardian of the person presents to the audiologist a written statement signed by a licensed physician who specializes in diseases of the ear stating that:
(1) the person's hearing loss has been medically evaluated during the six-month period preceding the date the statement is presented; and(2) the person may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.