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Historical Rule for the Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 24TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 571LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER AGENERAL
RULE §571.17Expedited Licensure Procedure for Military Spouses

(a) For any military spouse, as defined under Texas Occupations Code §55.001(1-b), the Board shall issue a license if the military spouse is not subject to denial of license as provided in Texas Occupations Code §801.401 and §801.402, and holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has the following licensure requirements:

  (1) Veterinary licensure:

    (A) at least a passing score on:

      (i) the NAVLE if an applicant sits for that examination subsequent to its inauguration date; or

      (ii) the national examination if an applicant sat for that examination prior to the inauguration date of the NAVLE; and

    (B) is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine.

  (2) Equine Dental Provider licensure:

    (A) certified by International Association of Equine Dentists or other Board-approved entity; and

    (B) equine dental providers work only under supervision by a veterinarian licensed in the jurisdiction.

  (3) Licensed Veterinary Technician licensure:

    (A) at least a passing score on the VTNE; and

    (B) graduate of Veterinary Technician Program.

(b) A license issued under this section is valid for 12 months from the date the license is issued. When a license issued under this section expires, the licensee must submit information showing that he or she has met all requirements for regular licensure.


Source Note: The provisions of this §571.17 adopted to be effective May 4, 2014, 39 TexReg 3421

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