Section 605.254 - Exemptions From or Substitutes for License Requirements(a) A person is entitled to an exemption from the license requirements established under Section 605.252 if the person presents evidence satisfactory to the department that the person possesses unique qualifications to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or orthotics and prosthetics.(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(169), eff. September 1, 2015.(c) The department shall issue a license to a person who is determined to be eligible for a license under Subsection (a). A person to whom a license is issued under this subsection is entitled to the same license privileges as if the person met the educational and vocational requirements of Section 605.252. The license holder is subject to the license renewal requirements established by the commission, other than the academic, clinical training, and examination requirements, which the commission may not impose as a condition of the person's license.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1105,Sec. 7.003, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.222, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.180, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.