Can a license be reinstated after suspension or revocation?

• A. Reinstatement is automatic after a fixed period.
• B. Reinstatement may be possible under TBCE rules, typically after meeting conditions and approval by the board.
• C. Reinstatement requires passage of a new licensure exam.
• D. Reinstatement is not allowed under any circumstance.

Answer: (B)

Licenses can be reinstated after suspension or revocation, but only if the licensing authority approves after the person meets a set of conditions. Under TBCE rules, the path to reinstatement typically starts with filing a petition or application for reinstatement, then demonstrating that the issues that led to the discipline have been addressed. This usually means paying any fines or penalties, completing required continuing education or remediation, and showing you are fit to practice safely. The board may require documentation, an evaluative review, and often a period of probation or supervision as a condition of reinstatement.

The key idea is that reinstatement is not automatic after a fixed period; it depends on fulfilling the sanctions and gaining the board’s approval. A new licensure exam is not automatically required for reinstatement; competency can be demonstrated through the approved remedies and board review, unless the board specifically dictates otherwise. That combination—meeting conditions and obtaining board approval—best explains how reinstatement works under TBCE rules.