(a) This section applies to an individual who is an
active duty member of the United States armed forces (military member)
or a veteran.
(b) This section states licensing requirements established
under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 55 (Licensing of Military Service
Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses); this section does
not modify any rights provided under federal law.
(c) A military member may obtain a Texas license from
the Board by other than the process required by §72.2 of this
title (relating to License Application) or have a license from another
jurisdiction recognized by the Board in one of four ways.
(1) A military member or veteran may be issued a license
to practice chiropractic in Texas if the military member or veteran
is currently licensed in good standing in a jurisdiction with licensing
requirements substantially similar to Texas Occupations Code Chapter
201.
(A) Before practicing chiropractic under paragraph
(1) of this subsection, a military member or veteran shall provide
to the Board:
(i) written notification of the intent to practice
chiropractic in Texas; and
(ii) proof of residency in Texas, including the member's
permanent change of duty station orders.
(B) Not later than the 10th day after a military member
or veteran provides the Board with the information required under
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Board shall verify if the
military member or veteran is licensed in good standing in another
jurisdiction.
(C) Not later than the 30th day after a military member
or veteran provides the Board with the information required under
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Board shall issue a license
if the information satisfies the Board.
(D) If the Board approves a license under subsection
(c) of this section, the license shall be valid for a period the same
as any biennial license or 12 months from the date of issuance, whichever
is longer.
(2) The Board may issue a license to a military member
or veteran who previously held a Texas license that expired while
the military member or veteran lived in another state for at least
six months within the five years preceding the application date and
the military. A military member or veteran seeking a license under
this subsection shall comply with the application requirements of §77.2.
(3) A military member or veteran who has never held
a license in Texas or any other jurisdiction may apply for a license
by showing professional competency by other means (other than examination
results), to the satisfaction of the executive director, through verified
military service, training, or education.
(4) A military member only may practice chiropractic
in Texas without obtaining a license from the Board if the military
member currently holds a license in good standing from another jurisdiction
with licensing requirements substantially similar to those in Texas
Occupations Code Chapter 201.
(A) A military member seeking the authority to practice
chiropractic in Texas under paragraph (4) of this subsection shall
provide the Board with:
(i) written notification of the intent to practice
chiropractic in Texas; and
(ii) proof of residency in Texas, including the member's
permanent change of duty station orders; and
(iii) a copy of the military member's current active
duty military identification card.
(B) Not later than the 30th day after a military member
provides the Board with the information required under subparagraph
(A) of this paragraph, the Board shall notify the military member
that the member has the authority to practice chiropractic in Texas.
(d) The Board shall notify in writing all holders of
licenses issued under this section of the requirements to renew the
license with the Board.
(e) The Board shall maintain and update a list of jurisdictions
with substantially similar licensing requirements as Texas Occupations
Code Chapter 201.
(f) The Board shall exempt a military member or veteran
eligible for a license under this section from application and exam
fees.
(g) The Board shall exempt a military member or veteran
from any fee or penalty for failing to timely renew a license if the
failure was due to active duty military service.
(h) A military member or veteran seeking a license
or authority to practice under this section shall undergo a criminal
history background check.
(i) A military member or veteran practicing in Texas
under this section shall comply with all statutes and Board rules
relating to chiropractic practice and is subject to disciplinary action
by the Board.
(j) If the Board administratively denies an application
for a license under subsection (c) of this section, an applicant may
appeal the decision to the full Board.
(k) If the full Board denies an application for a license
under subsection (c) of this section, the applicant may request a
hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
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