{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/apply-for-a-license/","board_contact_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/contact-us/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Texas Executive Council of PT and OT Examiners (ECPTOTE)","board_parent_org":"Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)","board_phone":"(512) 305-6900","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/","board_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/texas-pt","ce_requirements_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/","common_delays":[{"description":"Using a generic code or a code for another agency will result in the Board not receiving your results. Ensure you use code 11HY44.","title":"Incorrect Fingerprint Service Code"},{"description":"Transcripts must come directly from the registrar. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Physical Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/renew-a-license/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A 2x2 inch color photo taken within the last 6 months.","name":"Passport-Type Photo","url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/apply-for-a-license/","url_label":"View Photo Specs"},{"description":"Official scores must be transferred from FSBPT to the Texas Board.","name":"NPTE Score Report","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/Secondary-Pages/Exam-Candidates/National-Physical-Therapy-Examination-NPTE","url_label":"Request Score Transfer"},{"description":"Proof of passing the Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module.","name":"TX JAM Score Report","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/Secondary-Pages/Exam-Candidates/Jurisprudence-Exam/Texas","url_label":"TX JAM Info"},{"description":"Retain the receipt from IdentoGO as proof of completion.","name":"Fingerprint Receipt","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"texas-pt","state_name":"Texas","state_slug":"texas","statutes_url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/act-and-rules/","steps":[{"description":"All applicants must create a profile in the ECPTOTE Online Licensing System to begin the application process.","title":"Create an Online Account","url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/apply-for-a-license/","url_label":"Access Online Licensing System"},{"description":"Complete the online application for 'Physical Therapist - Initial by Exam' and pay the non-refundable fee ($190 for PT).","title":"Submit Application and Pay Fee","url":"https://ptot.texas.gov/apply-for-a-license/","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"Submit a recent 2x2 passport-type photo. 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