Initial Licensure and Recognition Forms - Declaratory OrderA Petition for Declaratory Order (DO) is a formal disclosure to the Board of an eligibility issue that may prevent an applicant from taking the NCLEX and receiving initial licensure. The DO permits the Board to make a decision regarding a petitioner’s eligibility for licensure prior to entering or completing a nursing program. You should submit the DO & $150 if:
You should submit the DO ONLY if:
OR
You will need to contact the Board for specific instructions on submitting the DO without the $150 payment. To receive instructions, please send a message through your Nurse Portal Message Center (category: Petition for Declaratory Order) with the subject line “DO – Payment Bypass.” NOTE: As of June 15, 2020 the DO must be submitted electronically via the Nurse Portal (https://www.bon.texas.gov/texasnurseportal/). |
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