SECTION 112.52. Temporary Training Permit--Permit Term; Extension

(a) A temporary training permit is valid for one year. The department may extend the temporary training permit for an additional period not to exceed one year. A temporary training permit may not be extended more than once.

(b) To extend a temporary training permit, the temporary training permit holder must:

(1) submit an extension request on a department-approved form no later than 90 days after the expiration of the permit;

(2) submit a new or renewed supervision agreement for the extension period; and

(3) pay the permit extension fee required under §112.110.

(c) To extend the permit, a temporary training permit holder must successfully pass a criminal history background check pursuant to Occupations Code, Chapters 51 and 53, and the department's criminal conviction guidelines.

(d) A person whose permit has expired shall not practice the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.

(e) A person whose permit has expired has 90 days after the expiration date to request an extension from the department. After that date, the person must apply for a new permit and must start over at the beginning of the temporary training permit process as prescribed under §112.50(e). This new permit will count as the person's second permit under §112.50(e).

(f) A person who has been issued a second temporary training permit under §112.50 may extend the second temporary training permit once in accordance with this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §112.52 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4458; amended to be effective May 1, 2019, 44 TexReg 2155; amended to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 6096