FULL SUNSET BILL ANALYSIS
Rep. Tracy O. King Dispenser Sunset Bill Passes 82nd Texas Legislature
Final Copy of SB 663 Analysis of Bill by Section Most Significant Changes New CE Requirements THAA CE Plans Effective Dates of Bill Required Joint Rulemaking Proposed Joint Rules Proposed Rules For Sunset Bill
Mark Brumback THAA 2011 Dispenser of the Year
Gleason takes over new THAA Board of Directors
Quick Links THAA Membership Application THAA Allied Circle Application HB 594-Changes To Act (2009) SLC Rule Changes (2010)
New Medicaid Hearing Aid Reimbursement Fees - Effective Sept. 1, 2011
Texas Legislature Online Find Your Legislator THAA Bill Tracking
State Licensing Committee 2011 Meetings/Exams January 25-27, 2012 Austin
State Licensing Committee 2011 Meetings/Exams May 9-11, 2012 Austin
THAA 65th Annual Convention & Southwest Regional Trade Show June 8-9, 2012 InterContinental Houston
61st Annual IHS Convention & Expo September 20 – 22, 2012 Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa Glendale, Arizona
State Licensing Committee 2011 Meetings/Exams September 26-28, 2012 Austin
Sept. 1, 2011 All provisions of the bill except the following:
Feb. 1, 2012 State Licensing Committee must adopt rules to implement sunset bill.
May 1, 2012 New CE requirements become effective. Click here for explanation of new requirements.
May 1, 2012 State Licensing Committee and Audiology Board must adopt joint rules for 30-day trial period, written contracts, and record keeping.
May 1, 2012 Requirements for fingerprinting and criminal history checks take effect.
Click here for full explanation of each effective date.
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