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Legislation & Advocacy

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TXSRT is a proud affiliate of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The ASRT is instrumental in monitoring legislative and regulatory activity affecting the radiologic science profession today!

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Check out ASRT’s Legislation, Regulations, and Advocacy page to get involved!

Check out the ASRT Tracking Map to see what is affecting our profession now!

Find out what’s going on in TEXAS through the ASRT’s Action Center! 

We are aware of the recent Texas Medical Board requirement to track continuing education (CE) through CE Broker. If your Texas Medical Board license renewal is approaching, please follow the Texas Medical Board’s instructions for reporting your CE credits through CE Broker.

TxSRT does not maintain or track members’ CE records and therefore cannot transfer CE credits to CE Broker. In addition, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has indicated that CE Broker currently does not have the technical capability to accept a direct transfer of ASRT member CE credits at this time.

Because of this limitation, licensees will need to report their CE activities directly in CE Broker as required by the Texas Medical Board.

If you have questions regarding CE Broker reporting or documentation requirements, we recommend contacting the Texas Medical Board or CE Broker directly

Call to Action: Submit Your Letter of Opposition – NCT Rule Amendment

TxSRT strongly opposes the proposed amendment to §186.26 regarding education standards for Non-Certified Technicians (NCTs).

View the Proposed Amendment: 

Proposed Amendment

This proposed rule would allow NCTs to complete training in only one anatomical area, rather than a comprehensive curriculum, potentially reducing total training to approximately 66 hours.

Why This Matters: 

TxSRT has significant concerns about the impact of this change:

  • No clear enforcement mechanism to ensure NCTs only perform exams in the area in which they were trained

  • Risk of improper positioning and technique in untrained anatomical areas

  • Increased likelihood of repeat imaging, leading to:

    • Higher healthcare costs

    • Delays in patient care

    • Increased radiation exposure

  • Poor image quality may result in:

    • Diagnostic delays

    • Misdiagnosis

  • Modern imaging equipment is increasingly sophisticated, requiring deeper understanding to avoid:

    • Artifacts

    • Misinterpretation of computer-generated images

TxSRT Position: 

TxSRT opposes this proposed amendment and supports maintaining current educational standards unless clear safeguards and enforcement mechanisms are established to protect patients. We are asking all TxSRT members to take action today by submitting a letter of opposition. We need voices from across the profession: radiologic technologists, educators, administrators, students, and patients.

How to Submit Your Letter

Step 1: Download the Letter Template

TxSRT has created a letter for you to use. You may:

  • Use it as written, or

  • Edit/customize it to reflect your perspective

TxSRT Template – Opposition to Proposed Amendment for NCT Education Standards

Step 2: Personalize Your Letter

Please be sure to:

  • Add your title to the second paragraph

  • Include your contact information at the end of the letter

  • Feel free to add a brief personal statement about why this issue matters to you

Step 3: Submit Your Letter

You may submit your letter using either option:

The deadline for comment submission is April 20, 2026. Early submission is strongly encouraged. Regulatory decisions are influenced by public and professional input. Your perspective is critical in protecting patient safety and the integrity of our profession.

Take action today!