1. (a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code, §§55.004, 55.005 (as added by Senate Bill 162, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)) and 55.006, as they relate to "substantially equivalent" licenses. For purposes of this section, "military spouse" means a person who is married to a "military service member," as defined under §60.501, who is currently on active duty.
2. (b) This section does not apply to the military spouse of a military service member who is not on active duty.
3. (c) A military spouse, as defined under this section, who applies for a license under this section, is eligible to obtain a license issued by the department if the military spouse applicant holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the Texas licensing requirements.
4. (d) The department will determine whether the licensing requirements of the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the Texas requirements as prescribed under §60.34.

5. (e) The following documentation must be submitted to apply for a license under this section:

   1. (1) all licensing documents and fees associated with the specific department license;
   2. (2) completed Military Spouse Supplemental Application with any required supporting documentation;
   3. (3) copy of the military member's orders showing proof of active duty status; and
   4. (4) proof of the applicant's current out-of-state license.
6. (f) The military spouse applicant must undergo and successfully pass a criminal history background check.
7. (g) A military spouse who obtains a license under this section must comply with all of the license renewal requirements for the specific license obtained.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.520 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9502.