(a) To fulfill the requirements under Texas Occupations Code §402.204(b)(14), an applicant must complete the jurisprudence test prescribed by the department.
(b) The jurisprudence test is separate from the written and practical tests. The jurisprudence test covers the laws, rules, and regulations of Texas and of the United States relating to the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
(c) The applicant must register online and pay the jurisprudence test fee to the department's designee. The applicant does not need to qualify through the department to take the jurisprudence test.
(d) The applicant must successfully complete the jurisprudence test and submit a certificate of completion prior to receiving a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser license or an apprentice permit.

Source Note: The provisions of this §112.26 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4458; amended to be effective May 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 2564; amended to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 6096