(a) An individual who is the spouse of a person serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States may apply for a license under this section if the individual:
- (1) Holds a current license issued by another state with licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the Act's requirements for the license; or
- (2) Within the five (5) years preceding the application date held a license in this state that expired while the applicant lived in another state for at least six (6) months.
- (b) The department may accept alternative demonstrations of professional competence in lieu of existing experience, training, or educational requirements.
Source Note:The provisions of this §35.183 adopted to be effective May 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 3611.