1. (a) This section applies to an applicant who is the spouse of a person serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States.

2. (b) The department may issue a license to an applicant described under subsection (a) who:

   1. (1) holds a current license issued by another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license; or
   2. (2) within the five years preceding the application date held the license in this state that expired while the applicant lived in another state for at least six months.
3. (c) The department may allow an applicant described under subsection (b) to demonstrate competency by alternative methods in order to meet the requirements for obtaining a particular license issued by the department. For purposes of this section, the standard method of demonstrating competency is the specific exam, education, and/or experience required to obtain a particular license.

4. (d) In lieu of the standard method(s) of demonstrating competency for a particular license and based on the applicant's circumstances, the alternative methods for demonstrating competency may include any combination of the following as determined by the department:

   1. (1) education;
   2. (2) continuing education;
   3. (3) examinations (written and/or practical);
   4. (4) letters of good standing;
   5. (5) letters of recommendation;
   6. (6) work experience; or
   7. (7) other methods required by the executive director.
5. (e) The executive director may issue a license by endorsement in the same manner as the commission under Texas Occupations Code, §51.404 to an applicant described under subsection (b).
6. (f) The applicant described under subsection (b) shall submit an application and proof of the requirements under this section and for that particular license on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department.
7. (g) The applicant described under subsection (b) shall submit the applicable fee(s) required for that particular license.
8. (h) The applicant described under subsection (b) shall undergo a criminal history background check.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.32 adopted to be effective November 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 7314.