On application by the person, the board may issue a license to a person whose license has been denied or reissue a license to a person who has been disciplined by the board. The application:

1. (1) may not be made before the 180th day after the date the denial or discipline order became final; and
2. (2) must be made in the manner and form the board requires.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.