# Tex. Occupations Code § 206.002: APPLICABILITY

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 206.002
- **Heading:** APPLICABILITY
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.002

## Text

(a) A person is not required to hold a license under this chapter if the person is:

(1) a student enrolled in a surgical assistant education program approved by the medical board who is assisting in a surgical operation that is an integral part of the program of study;

(2) a surgical assistant employed in the service of the federal government while performing duties related to that employment;

(3) a person acting under the delegated authority of a licensed physician;

(4) a licensed health care worker acting within the scope of the person's license;

(5) a registered nurse; or

(6) a licensed physician assistant.

(b) This chapter does not affect the authority of a licensed physician to delegate acts under Subtitle B.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.001 § 206.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.001.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.002 § 206.002. APPLICABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.002.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.051 § 206.051. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.051.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.052 § 206.052. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.052.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.053 § 206.053. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.053.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.054 § 206.054. TERMS; VACANCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.054.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.055 § 206.055. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.055.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.056 § 206.056. OFFICERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.056.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.057 § 206.057. PER DIEM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.057.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.058 § 206.058. MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.058.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.101 § 206.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.101.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.103 § 206.103. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.103.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.151 § 206.151. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.151.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 206.152 § 206.152. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C206_S206.152.md)

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