What are the different license statuses and what do they mean?
There are 3 license status: Active, Inactive and Retired. • Active license: You pay the active fee (may change annually) and you may practice in Texas. The license must be renewed annually or it is subject to cancellation as required by law. • Inactive license: You pay the inactive fee, which is a reduced fee. You CANNOT practice with an inactive license, unless it’s on your own animals. This license must be renewed annually or it is subject to cancellation as required by law. • Retired license: You do not have to pay a fee. During the first year of retired status, you have the option to reactivate this license before the end of that year. After that time, it is considered permanently retired and can only be regained by petitioning the board, plus taking and passing licensing examinations, which may include the national examination.
