(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.
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