37 Tex. Admin. Code § 36.43
Alternative Registration Procedures for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
Effective Jan 1, 202650 TexReg 8622Source Note: The provisions of this §36.43 adopted to be effective January 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 498; amended to be effective January 1, 2026, 50 TexReg 8622.Texas Secretary of State
(a) An applicant who is a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a certificate of registration under this section if the applicant:
- (1) Establishes to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant holds a current certificate of registration or the equivalent issued by another state that is similar in scope of practice to the certificate of registration in this state and is in good standing with that state's licensing authority; or
- (2) Within the five (5) years preceding the application date held the certificate of registration in this state.
- (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 §36.43 adopted to be effective January 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 498; amended to be effective January 1, 2026, 50 TexReg 8622.