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TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 41TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
CHAPTER 882APPLICATIONS AND LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER FLICENSING PROVISIONS RELATED TO MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY SPOUSES
RULE §882.61Special Licensing Provisions for Military Spouses
ISSUE 07/10/2020
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule

(a)A military spouse shall be issued a license to marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, practice psychology, or social work if the person meets each of the following requirements:

  (1)the spouse notifies the Council on an agency approved form, of the spouse's intent to practice a particular profession in this state;

  (2)the spouse provides verification of licensure in good standing in another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure in this state;

  (3)the spouse submits a copy of the law reflecting the current licensing standards for the relevant profession in the state where the spouse is licensed, with the relevant portions highlighted for easy reference;

  (4)the spouse submits proof of residency in this state and a copy of the spouse's military identification card; and

  (5)the Council provides confirmation to the spouse that it has verified the spouse's license in the other jurisdiction and that the spouse is authorized to practice a particular profession.

(b)The Council shall determine substantial equivalency based upon the determinations made by the member boards under subsection §882.60(d) of this chapter.

(c)The Council may rely upon the following when verifying licensure under this subsection: official verification received directly from the other jurisdiction, a government website reflecting active licensure and good standing, or verbal or email verification directly from the other jurisdiction.

(d)A military spouse issued a license under this rule is subject to all laws and regulations in the same manner as a regularly licensed provider.

(e)A license issued under this rule is valid while the holder's spouse is stationed at a military installation in this state or for three years from the date of issuance, whichever is less. A license issued under this rule cannot be renewed or extended.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2020

TRD-202002608

Darrel D. Spinks

Executive Director

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Effective date: September 1, 2020

Proposal publication date: April 24, 2020

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706



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