Section 402.305 - Continuing Education Exemptions The department may renew the license of a license holder who does not comply with the applicable continuing education requirements if the license holder:
(1) was licensed for the first time during the 24 months before the reporting date; or(2) submits proof from an attending physician that the license holder suffered a serious or disabling illness or physical disability that prevented compliance with the continuing education requirements during the 24 months before the reporting date.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 663,Sec. 1.16, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1105,Sec. 3.007, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.116, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1062, Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2011. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.