| (a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code
§§55.004, 55.005, and 55.006, as they relate to an applicant
who held the same Texas license within the last five years.
(b) This section applies to a military service member,
a military veteran, and a military spouse, as defined under §60.501.
(c) An applicant under this section is eligible to
obtain a license issued by the department if the applicant within
the five years preceding the application date held the same license
in Texas.
(d) The following documentation must be submitted to
apply for a license under this section:
(1) completed license application and any supporting
documents associated with the specific department license; and
(2) completed Military Service Member, Military Veteran,
or Military Spouse Supplemental Application and supporting documents
including;
(A) copy of the military orders showing proof of active
duty status (for service member and spouse);
(B) copy of the military orders or documents showing
proof of veteran status (for veteran); and
(C) copy of document showing proof of status as a spouse.
(e) The applicant who qualifies for a license under
this section is not required to take any applicable examination required
for obtaining that specific license.
(f) An applicant under this section must pay the license
application fees associated with obtaining that specific license.
(g) The applicant under this section must pass a criminal
history background check.
(h) An application under this section shall be expedited
in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §55.005.
(i) Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §55.004(b),
the executive director may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license
for an applicant under this section after reviewing the applicant's
credentials.
(j) A service member, veteran, or spouse who obtains
a license under this section must comply with all license renewal
requirements, including fees for the specific license obtained.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §60.514 adopted to be effective January 1, 2016, 40 TexReg 9119; amended to be effective May 1, 2022, 47 TexReg 2127; amended to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 8354 |
