Section 151.052 - Exemptions(a) This subtitle does not apply to:(1) a dentist, licensed under the laws of this state, engaged strictly in the practice of dentistry;(2) a licensed optometrist or therapeutic optometrist engaged strictly in the practice of optometry or therapeutic optometry as defined by law;(3) a licensed chiropractor engaged strictly in the practice of chiropractic as defined by law;(4) a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse engaged strictly in the practice of nursing in accordance with the applicable licensing acts and other laws of this state;(5) a licensed podiatrist engaged strictly in the practice of podiatry as defined by law;(6) a licensed or certified psychologist engaged strictly in the practice of psychology as defined by law;(7) a licensed physical therapist engaged strictly in the practice of physical therapy in accordance with the law relating to physical therapy practice;(8) a commissioned or contract surgeon in the United States uniformed services or Public Health Service in the performance of that person's duties if the person is not engaged in private practice;(9) a person who furnishes medical assistance in an emergency or disaster situation if no charge is made for the medical assistance;(10) a student in training in a board-approved medical school while performing, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, the duties assigned in the course of training;(11) a legally qualified physician of another state who is in this state for consultation with a physician licensed in this state but who does not:(A) maintain an office in this state; or(B) appoint a place in this state for seeing, examining, or treating a patient; or(12) any other activity that the board designates as exempt from the application of this subtitle.(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(10), a medical resident, intern, or fellow is required to register and is subject to the other applicable provisions of this subtitle. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.