1. (a) The executive council shall issue a license to the holder of a provisional license who applies for a license if:

   1. (1) the executive council verifies that the applicant has the academic and experience requirements for a regular license under this chapter; and
   2. (2) the applicant satisfies any other license requirements under this chapter.

2. (b) The executive council must complete the processing of a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the later of:

   1. (1) the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued; or
   2. (2) the date licenses are issued following completion of the next licensing and jurisprudence examinations.

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

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.071, eff. September 1, 2019.