tx-June52026-14: 22 TAC §271.8 — Examinations
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The Texas Optometry Board proposes to repeal 22 TAC Part 14 Chapter 271 Examinations - §271.8 - Converting Optometric License to Therapeutic Optometric License. In 2025, the Texas Legislature created the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) to review state agency rules and procedures to reduce regulatory burdens; eliminate waste, fraud, and unnecessary rules; and increase transparency for Texas taxpayers. In conjunction with the TREO review, the Board is proposing the repeal of §271.8. Section 271.8 currently provides a mechanism for optometrists to transition their optometrist license to a therapeutic optometrist license. This mechanism was established in 1992 after statute was changed during the 1991 legislative session to provide for a therapeutic license in Texas. In 2026, there are approximately 100 licensees who have the optometrist designation - they are older optometrists and most will be retiring in the next decade. If any of the 100 optometrists decided to upgrade the license to therapeutic, the Board would work with them to ensure competency is met. Given the number of licensees and the ability of the Board to verify competency, the rule is unnecessary and should...
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