(a) The executive council by rule may provide for the issuance of an associate license. Rules adopted under this subsection must provide a time limit for the period an associate license is valid.
(b) The executive council by rule may adopt a system under which an associate license may be issued to a person who:
(1) meets all of the academic and examination requirements for licensing; and
(2) enters into a supervisory agreement with a supervisor approved by the executive council.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.