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Disciplinary Action Search
	The Board may discipline an optometrist who violates the Texas Optometry Act. To find the disciplinary history of an optometrist, read the Search Policies and click on the "Agree" link below. You may also telephone the Board at 512-305-8500.
		Date of Disciplinary Action
		An optometrist with past disciplinary action may currently be able to practice without restrictions. Use this link to determine the date of the disciplinary action. If there are questions regarding the current status of a license, please call the Board at 512-305-8500.
		Copies of Disciplinary Action
		A copy of disciplinary action is available upon a written request under the Public Information Act. An official copy under the official seal of the Board is also available upon a written request. The fee for the official request is $15.00.The search results are obtained from information contained in a database maintained by a private vendor. Therefore the Texas Optometry Board cannot warrant or guarantee that each database entry was downloaded accurately.
	Search Policies
	Misuse of information obtained from any computer operated and/or owned by the Texas Optometry Board, the State of Texas, or its contractors, is subject to civil and criminal penalties. The user is granted permission to access disciplinary information using the search tool provided. Any other attempts to access data, or access for any other purpose any computer operated and/or owned by the Texas Optometry Board, the State of Texas, or its contractors is not authorized, and such access is subject to criminal penalties.
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	If you agree to follow the Search Policies, click on "Agree."

License Verifications
	Purpose:
	These search results are provided for the convenience of persons verifying licenses issued by the Texas Optometry Board. See the paragraphs above regarding disciplinary action. Read the Search Policies below and click on the "Agree" link to begin the search. You may also telephone the Board at 512-305-8500.
	Expiration Date:
	All active and inactive licenses expire on December 31 of each year.
	Information Provided:
	License number, name, location, status of license, expiration date, and disciplinary action. The Optometry Board does not issue board certifications, and does not maintain such information in its database.
	Initial License Date:
	If the initial license date is required, use this link: Initial License Date Use of this link is also subject to the Search Policies below.
	Source Information:
	The source information is updated continuously. No warranty, express or implied, is made by the Board or the State of Texas regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or fitness for use of the information provided. This paragraph shall accompany all distributions of the search information and is incorporated into these records for all purposes. The search results are obtained from information contained in a database maintained by a private vendor. Therefore the Texas Optometry Board cannot warrant or guarantee that each database entry was downloaded accurately.
	Official Verifications:
	Written verifications under the official seal of the Board are available upon a written request under the Public Information Act. The fee for each request is $15.00. Please submit a written request with payment by check payable to "Texas Optometry Board."
	Search Policies:
	Misuse of information obtained from any computer operated and/or owned by the Texas Optometry Board, the State of Texas, or its contractors, is subject to civil and criminal penalties. The user is granted permission to access disciplinary information using the search tool provided. Any other attempts to access data, or access for any other purpose any computer operated and/or owned by the Texas Optometry Board, the State of Texas, or its contractors is not authorized, and such access is subject to criminal penalties. Questions regarding the information obtained from this page may be directed to the Board at 512-305-8500 or to the e-mail address below.
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	If you agree to follow the Search Policies, click on "Agree."

Notice
The Board and the State of Texas make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability or fitness for a particular use of the information on this web site. The user assumes all liability and waives any and all claims or causes of action against the Board and the State of Texas for all uses of, and any reliance on, this information. This paragraph shall accompany all distributions of this information and is incorporated into this information for all purposes.
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