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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 35TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 801LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
SUBCHAPTER CAPPLICATIONS AND LICENSING
RULE §801.201Temporary License
Historical Texas Register

(a) A temporary license may be issued to an applicant seeking to practice in this state for a limited time and purpose. To be eligible for temporary licensure, an applicant must:

  (1) submit a completed application for temporary licensure;

  (2) pay the application fee;

  (3) submit proof that the applicant is actively licensed, certified, or registered to practice independently, without supervision, as a marriage and family therapist by another jurisdiction; and

  (4) submit documentation indicating that the applicant is in good standing with that jurisdiction.

(b) Applicants meeting the requirements for temporary licensure shall be granted a temporary license authorizing the delivery of marriage and family therapy services for no more than thirty (30) days. Upon utilization of the full thirty days, or the expiration of one year from the date of licensure, whichever occurs first, the temporary license shall expire.

(c) Upon utilization of the full thirty days, or the expiration of one year from the date of licensure, whichever occurs first, the temporary licensee must submit written notification to the Council of the dates the licensee delivered marriage and family therapy services in this state.

(d) Temporary licensees are subject to all applicable laws governing the practice of marriage and family therapy in this state, including the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Act and Council rules.

(e) An applicant for permanent licensure in this state is not eligible for temporary licensure. Upon receipt of an application for permanent licensure by a temporary license holder, any temporary license held by an applicant shall expire without further action or notice by the Council.

(f) A temporary license holder may not receive another temporary license until the expiration of one year from the date of issuance of their last temporary license, regardless of whether that license is active or expired.


Source Note: The provisions of this §801.201 adopted to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8918

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