TX HB4465

Texas would join the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing licensed dietitians to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state through a "Compact Privilege" system

The compact requires dietitians to hold current registration as a Registered Dietitian or complete a master's/doctoral degree from an accredited program, at least 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience, and pass the national registration examination

A Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission would be established as a joint government agency with one delegate per member state, authorized to promulgate rules, maintain a data system for licensee information, and assess fees

The compact becomes effective when seven states enact the legislation, and member states may withdraw with 180 days' notice after enacting a repealing statute

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation would serve as the compact administrator, with authority to set and collect fees for granting compact privileges