(a) A license held by a licensed dietitian is valid for two years after the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.
(b) Each licensee is responsible for renewing the license before the expiration date and shall not be excused from paying additional fees or penalties. Failure to receive notification prior to the expiration date of the license shall not excuse failure to file for renewal or late renewal.
(c) To renew a license, a licensed dietitian must:
  (1) submit a completed renewal application on a department-approved form;
  (2) complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education as required under §116.80;
  (3) comply with the continuing education audit process described under §116.82, as applicable; and
  (4) submit the fee required under §116.110.
(d) The licensed dietitian must successfully pass a criminal history background check pursuant to Occupations Code, Chapters 51 and 53, and the department's criminal conviction guidelines.
(e) The licensed dietitian must meet the fitness requirements under §116.51.
(f) For each license renewal on or after September 1, 2020, the licensed dietitian must complete the human trafficking prevention training required under Occupations Code, Chapter 116, and provide proof of completion as prescribed by the department.
(g) The commission, executive director, or department shall renew the license of the licensee who has met all requirements for renewal, except as provided under Texas Occupations Code §701.304 and §701.401.
(h) A person whose license has expired may late renew the license in accordance with §60.31 and §60.83.
(i) A person whose license has expired may not use the title or represent or imply that he or she has the title of "licensed dietitian" or use the letters "LD", and may not use any facsimile of those titles in any manner.

Source Note: The provisions of this §116.53 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4481; amended to be effective August 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 5185