1. (a) This section applies to an individual who is the spouse of an active duty member of the United States armed forces.

2. (b) The Board shall issue a license to a military spouse who:

   1. (1) holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction with requirements substantially equivalent to Texas Occupations Code Chapter 201; or
   2. (2) held a license in Texas that expired while the individual lived in another jurisdiction for at least six months within the five years preceding the application date.

3. (c) The Board shall allow a military spouse to show eligibility by other means to meet the licensing requirements, including:

   1. (1) graduation from an accredited chiropractic school;
   2. (2) continuing education courses;
   3. (3) examination results (including the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners parts I - IV and physiotherapy, or the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners SPEC examination);
   4. (4) letters of professional recommendation; or
   5. (5) documented work experience

4. (d) A military spouse seeking a license shall submit to the Board the following:

   1. (1) an application for a license;
   2. (2) proof of residency in Texas; and
   3. (3) a copy of the active duty member's military identification card.
5. (e) A military spouse under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be exempt from application and exam fees.
6. (f) A military spouse under subsection (b)(2) of this section shall pay application and exam fees.
7. (g) A military spouse seeking a license under this section shall undergo a criminal history background check.
8. (h) The Board shall determine whether the military's spouse's license in another jurisdiction is active and in good standing.
9. (i) The Board shall determine whether the licensing requirements in the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent.

Source Note:The provisions of this §72.21 adopted to be effective June 30, 2020, 45 TexReg 4025.