Texas SB905 amends licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Texas SB905 modifies the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. It allows the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to grant provisional licenses to applicants meeting specific criteria, including being licensed in another state with equivalent requirements or holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence. The bill also mandates that hearing instrument sales to minors require a physician's statement confirming medical evaluation and candidacy for a hearing instrument.

Texas SB905 amends licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Texas SB905 modifies the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. It allows the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to grant provisional licenses to applicants meeting specific criteria, including being licensed in another state with equivalent requirements or holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence. The bill also mandates that hearing instrument sales to minors require a physician's statement confirming medical evaluation and candidacy for a hearing instrument.