1. (a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code §§55.004, 55.005, and 55.006, as they relate to an applicant who held a license issued by the department within the last five years.
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 the applicant within the five years preceding the application date held the same license in this state.

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; and

   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.
5. (e) An applicant who qualifies for a license under this section is not required to take any applicable examination required for obtaining that 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.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.514 adopted to be effective January 1, 2016, 40 TexReg 9119; amended to be effective May 1, 2022, 47 TexReg 2127; amended to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 8354; amended to be effective December 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 7549.