1. (a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code §§55.004, 55.005, 55.006, and 55.0042.
2. (b) This section applies to a military service member, a military veteran, and a military spouse, as defined under §60.501.

3. (c) An applicant under this section is eligible to obtain a license issued by the department if:

   1. (1) the applicant holds a current license, issued by another state, that has a scope of practice similar to that of a license issued by the department; and
   2. (2) the applicant is in good standing with the other state's licensing authority pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §55.0042.

4. (d) To apply for a license under this section, an applicant must submit:

   1. (1) a license application and any supporting documents required by the application;

   2. (2) a supplemental application including:

      1. (A) if the applicant is a service member, a copy of the applicant's military orders or other documents verifying the applicant's active duty status;
      2. (B) if the applicant is a veteran, documents verifying the applicant's veteran status; or
      3. (C) if the applicant is a military spouse, a copy of the applicant's marriage license or certificate and a copy of the service member's military orders or other documents verifying the service member's active duty status.
   3. (3) a copy of the applicant's out-of-state license; and
   4. (4) documentation verifying that the applicant is in good standing with the other state's licensing authority.
5. (e) An applicant who qualifies for a license under this section is not required to take any applicable examination required for obtaining the specific license.
6. (f) The applicant under this section must pass a criminal history background check. The department may deny an application if the applicant has a disqualifying criminal history.
7. (g) An application under this section shall be expedited in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §55.005.
8. (h) Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §55.004(b), the executive director may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license for an applicant under this section after reviewing the applicant's credentials.
9. (i) A service member, veteran, or spouse who obtains a license under this section must comply with all the license renewal requirements including fees for the specific license obtained.
10. (j) The department has sole discretion in determining whether an applicant's out-of-state license is similar in scope to a license issued by the department.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.512 adopted to be effective December 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 7549.