SECTION 72.20. Requirements for Applicants Licensed in Another Jurisdiction  


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  • (a) An individual licensed in another jurisdiction may apply for a Texas license if:

    (1) the individual's license is currently in good standing in the other jurisdiction;

    (2) the other jurisdiction's licensing requirements are substantially similar to Texas Occupations Code Chapter 201;

    (3) the individual passed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners examination parts I, II, III, IV, and physiotherapy or the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners SPEC examination with a grade of 375 or better; and

    (4) the individual practiced as a chiropractor or as an educator at a Council on Chiropractic Education accredited school for three years before applying for a Texas license.

    (b) An individual currently licensed in another jurisdiction may not apply for a Texas license if the individual is under investigation in any jurisdiction where licensed.

    (c) An individual currently licensed in another jurisdiction seeking a Texas license shall submit an application containing the required information in subsection (a) of this section and the required fee.

    (d) An individual must pass the Texas jurisprudence examination with a grade of 75% or better.

Source Note: The provisions of this §72.20 adopted to be effective June 30, 2020, 45 TexReg 4025