1. (a) The Board, in its discretion, may waive the requirement that an individual hold a Journeyman License for one year prior to eligibility for a Master License, or any examination or registration requirement not required by law, after consideration of a written request for an exemption due to hardship. The written request must fully detail why the requirement/s create a hardship. If applicable to the request, the individual requesting the waiver must complete the Application for Nonstandard Testing Accommodations and the Physician or Licensed Health Care Provider form. Generally, the Board may consider the waiver only if circumstances due to the withholding of the master license or examination would endanger the public health, safety, or welfare of the state.
2. (b) The Board may waive any licensing requirement not required by law after consideration of a written request from the holder of a current plumbing license from another state having license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state. It is the responsibility of the requestor to provide documentation to prove that the requirements are substantially equivalent.
3. (c) The Board, on request, may conduct examinations with special accommodations for individuals who have a disability. All individuals who wish to take an examination with special accommodations must complete the Application for Non-Standard Testing Accommodations, including the Physician or Licensed Health Care Provider form. The Board shall reserve the right to make all final decisions regarding accommodations and it may require a consultation by experts for a second opinion, if it determines that it is necessary for a particular applicant.

Source Note:The provisions of this §363.6 adopted to be effective May 18, 1982, 7 TexReg 1748; amended to be effective August 25, 1993, 18 TexReg 5399; amended to be effective August 8, 1994, 19 TexReg 5710; amended to be effective June 7, 1996, 21 TexReg 4687; amended to be effective December 9, 1998, 23 TexReg 12304; amended to be effective December 30, 2001, 26 TexReg 10583.