State Of Texas Dietitian License Renewal
The program transfer to tdlr took place in october 2016.
State of texas dietitian license renewal. The texas dietitian jurisprudence examination content is based on the state and federal laws rules and regulations relating to the practice of licensed dietitians. Yes unless the state where the dietitian is licensed or located prohibits doing so. Search or verify licenses or projects related to programs licensed and regulated by the texas department of licensing and regulation.
Pursuant to senate bill 202 regulatory authority over dietitians has been transferred to the texas department of licensing and regulation tdlr. Tdlr staff have not been immune to the challenges presented by covid 19 and we regret that some services are taking longer than usual. Information on state licensure and certification is provided here as a service to dietetics professionals and state licensure boards.
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 a late renewal if available means the license holder will have an unlicensed period from the expiration date of the expired license to the issuance date of the. This authorizes practice under approved supervision. All inquiries in regard to this occupation should be directed to tdlr.
For more information about dietitians contact customer service. However texas law prohibits a dietitian who provides services to texas clients from using the titles licensed dietitian or ld unless the dietitian holds a texas license. Standards for board approved pre professional programs are described in rule 711 6.
Thank you for visiting the department of state health services dshs webpage. Forty seven states puerto rico and the district of columbia currently have statutory provisions regulating the dietetics profession or associated titles such as dietitian and nutritionist. In 2015 the texas legislature passed senate bill 202 transferring the dietitians program from the department of state health services dshs to the texas department of licensing regulation tdlr.
512 463 9468 relay texas tdd. You must provide documentation showing a passing score on the exam when you apply for a new license. We are actively working to improve our response times and appreciate your continued patience.