Under what condition can a licensee place their license on inactive status?

The condition for placing a license on inactive status is tied to the timing of the request relative to the annual renewal period when the license is currently active. When a licensee makes the request for inactive status during the annual renewal period and maintains an active license, they are generally allowed to change their status without facing penalties that might apply if their license were inactive at another time. This provision allows licensed veterinary technicians to step back from practice temporarily while avoiding the consequences associated with letting a license lapse or facing suspension.

In contrast, other options reflect scenarios that do not support the ability to place a license on inactive status. For example, if the license is permanently suspended or has expired, those situations involve penalties or limitations that prevent the practitioner from adjusting their licensing status in a voluntary or advantageous way. Similarly, practicing in another state does not automatically grant a licensee the ability to defer their Texas license to inactive; rather, it necessitates adhering to the regulations of both states without concurrently placing a Texas license on inactive status.