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Chapter 453

Physical Therapists

Subchapter A. General Provisions

453.001 Definitions 453.002 Application of Sunset Act 453.003 Conflict with Other Law 453.004 Effect of Chapter; Applicability 453.005 Practice of Physical Therapy 453.006 Practice of Medicine

Subchapter B. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

453.051 Board Membership 453.052 Purpose of Board 453.053 Public Member Eligibility 453.054 Membership Restrictions 453.055 Terms; Vacancy 453.056 Grounds for Removal 453.057 Per Diem Reimbursement 453.058 Officers 453.059 Meetings 453.060 Training 453.061 Civil Liability

Subchapter C. Powers and Duties

453.101 General Powers and Duties 453.102 Rules 453.103 Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding 453.104 Fees 453.105 Employees; Division of Responsibilities 453.106 List of License Holders 453.1061 Place of Employment 453.107 Board Duties Regarding Complaints 453.108 Prosecuting Violations 453.109 Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution

Subchapter D. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures

453.151 Public Interest Information 453.152 Complaints 453.153 Record of Complaints 453.154 General Rules Involving Complaint Investigation and Disposition 453.155 Public Participation

Subchapter E. License Requirements

453.201 License Required; Use of Title 453.202 License Application 453.203 Qualifications for Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License 453.204 Foreign-Trained Applicants 453.205 License Examination 453.207 Reexamination 453.208 Issuance of License 453.209 Provisional License 453.210 Temporary License 453.211 Inactive Status 453.212 Display of License 453.214 License by Endorsement 453.215 Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance

Subchapter F. License Renewal

453.251 License Expiration 453.252 Renewal of License 453.253 Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner 453.254 Continuing Competence 453.255 Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal

Subchapter G. Practice by License Holder

453.301 Practice by Physical Therapist 453.302 Treating Patient Without Referral 453.303 Prohibited Use of Certain Procedures 453.304 Prohibited Practice

Subchapter H. Disciplinary Action and Procedure

453.351 Grounds for Denial of License or Discipline of License Holder 453.352 Procedure for License Denial or Disciplinary Action; Schedule of Sanctions 453.3525 Schedule of Sanctions 453.353 Subpoenas 453.354 Temporary License Suspension 453.355 Reissuance of License; Issuance of License After Denial 453.356 Informal Proceedings

Subchapter I. Administrative Penalty

453.401 Imposition of Penalty 453.402 Amount of Penalty 453.403 Administrative Procedure

Subchapter J. Other Penalties and Enforcement Procedures

453.451 Injunctive Relief 453.452 Monitoring of License Holder 453.453 Civil Penalty 453.454 Recovery of Costs and Fees 453.455 Criminal Offense

Subchapter K. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

453.501 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact 453.502 Administration of Compact 453.503 Rules 453.504 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; Disclosure of Personal Information