(a) The executive director may waive any prerequisite
to obtaining a license for an applicant who satisfies the requirements
in §55.004(a), Texas Occupations Code after reviewing the applicant's
credentials.
(b) For purposes of this section, the standard method
of demonstrating competency is the specific examination, education,
and/or experience required to obtain an individual, provisional or
full, funeral directing or embalming license issued by the Commission
under Chapter 651, Texas Occupations Code. In lieu of the standard
method(s) of demonstrating competency for license and based on applicant's
circumstances, the alternative methods for demonstrating competency
include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
(1) education;
(2) continuing education;
(3) examinations (written and/or practical);
(4) letters of good standing;
(5) letters of recommendation;
(6) work experience;
(7) training;
(8) clinical experience; and
(9) professional experience.
(d) The Commission has 30 days from the date a military
service member, military veteran, or military spouse submits an application
for alternative licensing to process the application and issue a license
to an applicant who qualifies for the license.
(e) A license issued under this section cannot be a
limited provisional license pursuant to §55.005(b), Texas Occupations
Code. For purposes of this section, "provisional license" does not
mean a provisional license as set forth in Chapter 651, Texas Occupations
Code.
(f) All applicants shall submit an application and
proof of any relevant requirements on a form and in a manner prescribed
by the Commission.
(g) All applicants shall submit fingerprints for the
retrieval of criminal history record information.
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