86R8496 SOS-F
 
  By: Goldman H.B. No. 2237
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing
  instruments by audiologists and audiologist interns.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 401.403(b), Occupations Code, is amended
  to read as follows:
         (b)  A person who holds a license [meets the requirements of
  this chapter for licensing] as an audiologist or audiologist intern
  and who fits and dispenses hearing instruments must:
               (1)  [register with the department the person's
  intention to fit and dispense hearing instruments;
               [(2)]  comply with rules adopted under this chapter
  related to fitting and dispensing hearing instruments [the
  profession's code of ethics];
               (2) [(3)]  comply with the federal Food and Drug
  Administration guidelines for fitting and dispensing hearing
  instruments;
               (3) [(4)]  when providing services in this state, use a
  written contract that contains the department's name, mailing
  address, [and] telephone number, and Internet website address; and
               (4) [(5)]  follow the guidelines adopted by commission
  rule for a 30-day trial period on every hearing instrument
  purchased.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.