Under Texas Occupations Code §568.002, before beginning work in a Texas pharmacy, a pharmacy technician must first:
A. Register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
B. Obtain a license to practice pharmacy
C. Complete a doctor of pharmacy degree
D. Register with the Texas Medical Board
Source: Texas Occupations Code §568.002(a) — Registration Required; https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_568.002
In Texas pharmacy law, which credential term applies specifically to pharmacy technicians, as distinguished from the credential pharmacists hold under Chapter 565?
A. Permit to dispense
B. Registration
C. License to practice pharmacy
D. Board certification
Source: Texas Occupations Code §551.003 vs §568.002; https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_551.003
A pharmacy technician trainee registration issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is valid for a maximum of:
A. Four years
B. Six months
C. Two years
D. One year
Source: 22 TAC §297.3; https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/techtraineeregintro.asp
According to 22 TAC §297.3, a pharmacy technician trainee registration in Texas expires at two years or upon which earlier event, whichever occurs first?
A. The individual changes employers
B. The individual turns 21 years old
C. The individual completes a bachelor's degree
D. The individual becomes a registered pharmacy technician
Source: 22 TAC §297.3; http://txrules.elaws.us/rule/title22_chapter297_sec.297.3
Can a Texas pharmacy technician trainee registration be renewed once it expires?
A. No — trainee registration may be obtained only once and cannot be renewed
B. Yes — it renews automatically every two years
C. Yes — but only with additional CE hours
D. Yes — with approval from the employing pharmacist-in-charge alone
Source: 22 TAC §297.3; http://txrules.elaws.us/rule/title22_chapter297_sec.297.3
