1. (a) An applicant who at the time of the filing of an application of intent resides outside of the United States or its territories, or has so resided for any portion of the two years immediately preceding the filing shall provide evidence of good moral character satisfactory to the board. Such evidence may include but not be limited to an official "certificate of good moral character," "certificate of good conduct," "police clearance certificate," or other identifying title that shows attestation of good moral character. Certificates presented shall be issued and sealed by an official of the country of residence.
2. (b) An applicant who is a citizen of the United States and who participates in a study abroad program as a part of their course of study through a U.S. educational institution is not required to provide evidence of good moral character from the country where the study abroad occurred.
3. (c) An applicant is permitted to visit their official country of residence for a period of time allowable under their official Visa and may not be required to provide a subsequent certificate of good moral character.

Source Note:The provisions of this §511.27 adopted to be effective April 15, 2001, 26 TexReg 2712; amended to be effective February 8, 2017, 42 TexReg 420.