1-1                                   AN ACT
 1-2     relating to the evaluation and approval of continuing education
 1-3     courses for occupational therapists.
 1-4           BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 1-5           SECTION 1.  Section 454.254, Occupations Code, is amended by
 1-6     adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
 1-7           (d)  In adopting rules under Subsection (a)(3), the board may
 1-8     authorize license holder peer organizations in this state to
 1-9     evaluate and approve continuing education courses in accordance
1-10     with the board's evaluation and approval process.  The board may
1-11     not adopt rules implementing this subsection after January 1, 2003.
1-12           SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
1-13     a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
1-14     provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
1-15     Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
1-16     Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 692 passed the Senate on
         April 5, 2001, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 0, one
         present, not voting.
                                             _______________________________
                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 692 passed the House on
         May 5, 2001, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, two present,
         not voting.
                                             _______________________________
                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
         _______________________________
                    Governor