Section 204.157 - Inactive Status(a) A person licensed under this chapter may place the person's license on inactive status by applying to the physician assistant board. A person whose license is on inactive status is excused from paying renewal fees for the license.(b) The holder of a license on inactive status may not practice as a physician assistant. A violation of this subsection is considered to be practicing without a license.(c) A person whose license is on inactive status under this section may return the person's license to active status by: (1) applying to the physician assistant board;(2) satisfying the requirements of Section 204.156; and(3) paying the fee established by the physician assistant board for returning a license to active status.(d) The physician assistant board by rule shall establish a limit on the length of time a physician assistant's license may remain on inactive status.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269, Sec. 2.20, eff. 9/1/2005.