1. (a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code, §§51.4013, 55.005 (as added by House Bill 2254, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)), 55.007 and 1305.1645(a). This section applies to a "military service member" and a "military veteran" as those terms are defined under §60.501.
2. (b) A military service member or a military veteran, who applies for a license under this section, will be eligible to receive credit for verified military experience, service, training, or education in meeting the licensing requirements, other than an examination requirement, for a specific license issued by the department.
3. (c) If an apprenticeship is required for a license issued by the department, the department will credit verified military experience, service, training, or education that is relevant to the occupation toward the apprenticeship requirements for the license.

4. (d) An applicant who seeks to receive credit for verified military experience, service, training, or education must submit the following documentation:

   1. (1) all licensing documents and fees associated with the specific department license;
   2. (2) copy of the military orders or documents showing proof of active duty status (if applicable);
   3. (3) copy of the military orders or documents showing proof of veteran status (if applicable); and
   4. (4) copy of the military orders or documents showing the type and amount of related military experience, service, training, or education applicable to a specific license.
5. (e) The amount of military experience, service, training, or education, which an applicant submits for purposes of meeting the licensing requirements of a specific license, will be determined in accordance with §60.502.
6. (f) The applicant must still take and pass any applicable examination required for obtaining a specific license.
7. (g) The applicant must undergo and successfully pass a criminal history background check.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.510 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9502.