The DSHS Radiation Control Program certifies individuals to practice industrial radiography within the State of Texas. Certified individuals must meet the necessary requirements of classroom and on-the-job training, as well as completion the required examinations.
NOTICE
Industrial Radiographer COVID-19 Renewal Exam Waiver
April 13, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 state of disaster in Texas, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requested and the Office of the Governor granted the following waiver:
Industrial Radiography Personnel License Renewal Extension
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government code, the Office of the Governor granted DSHS’s request to suspend 25 TAC §289.255(h)(3)(B). This waiver will allow industrial radiography personnel whose license has expired after March 13, 2020, to timely renew their license without taking the industrial radiography exam. The testing requirement for renewals will be suspended for the remainder of the governor’s declared emergency for COVID-19 or until DSHS resumes administering the industrial radiography exams. This rule suspension applies only to industrial radiographer license renewal applicants that have timely submitted the renewal applications and fees.
DSHS will issue a “timely renewal” letter to industrial radiographers who have not completed testing but have submitted timely applications and fees to renew their license. The “timely renewal” letter will allow radiographers to continue operating under their license until the waiver of the rule section is terminated and the testing requirements can be fulfilled.
NOTICE
On March 19, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of Executive Orders relating to
COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. The orders “limit public gatherings and
help reduce exposure for people across the state.”
Due to these
Executive Orders and the responsibility of the DSHS Consumer Protection
Division to ensure public health, the Industrial Radiographer certification
examinations have been cancelled through April 30, 2020.
You are encouraged
to periodically check this website for updates and information related to the
certification testing schedules, and any certifications that may expire during
this timeframe.
Questions can be
sent to:
Email: Joyce LeRoux
Phone: 512- 231-5694
OR
Email: Bridget Stephen
Phone: 512-231-5691
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