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fees. TDI will waive the license application and examination fees
for an applicant who is:
(1) a military service member or military veteran whose
military service, training, or education substantially meets all the
requirements for the license; or
(2) a military service member, military veteran, or
military spouse who holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction
that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent
to the requirements for the license in this state.
(b) Apprentice requirements. Verified military service,
training, or education that is relevant to the occupation will be
credited toward the apprenticeship requirements for the license.
(c) Extension of license renewal deadlines. A military
service member who holds a license is entitled to two years' additional
time to complete any continuing education requirements and any other
requirements related to the renewal of the military service member's
license.
(d) Alternative licensing. The state fire marshal,
after reviewing the applicant's credentials, may waive any prerequisite
to obtaining a license for a military service member or military veteran
who:
(1) holds a current license issues by another jurisdiction
that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements
for the license in this state; or
(2) within the five years preceding the application
date, held the license in this state.
(e) Alternative licensing for military spouses. A military
spouse who holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction
that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent
to the requirements for the license in this state is eligible for
a license under this subsection for a period of three years. The military
spouse must be married to a military service member that is stationed
at a military installation in Texas. The three-year period begins
from the date the spouse receives confirmation from TDI that the following
elements have been fulfilled. In order for the military spouse to
obtain a license under this subsection, the military spouse must:
(1) submit an application notifying TDI of the military
spouse's intent to engage under the specific license in Texas;
(2) submit proof of the military spouse's residency
in Texas and a copy of the military identification card; and
(3) submit evidence of good standing from the jurisdiction
with substantially equivalent requirements to the requirements of
this state.
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