What is the law that regulates athletic trainers in Texas?
Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512d (the Athletic Trainers Act) is the law that regulates the profession of athletic training in Texas. The law was effective on September 1, 1971 and was amended in 1973, 1975, 1981, 1983, 1997, and 1999. Effective September 1, 1999, the Act is codified in Chapter 451 of the Texas Occupations Code, although some recently amended provisions of Article 4512d remain in effect. Licensed athletic trainers are required to comply with the Act and with all state and federal laws applicable to the services they are providing.
