Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 401.403 - Practice By Audiologists(a) An audiologist may: (1) engage in any act necessary to: (B) train in the use of amplification, including hearing instruments;(C) make earmolds for hearing instruments;(D) fit, dispense, and sell hearing instruments; or(2) participate in consultation regarding noise control and hearing conservation;(3) provide evaluations of environment or equipment, including calibration of equipment used in testing auditory functioning and hearing conservation; and(4) perform basic speech and language screening tests and procedures consistent with the audiologist's training.(b) A person who holds a license as an audiologist or audiologist intern and who fits and dispenses hearing instruments must:(1) comply with rules adopted under this chapter related to fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;(2) comply with the federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;(3) when providing services in this state, use a written contract that contains the department's name, mailing address, telephone number, and Internet website address; and(4) follow the guidelines adopted by commission rule for a 30-day trial period on every hearing instrument purchased.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1144,Sec. 10.001, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.077, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.