(a) An individual who is a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a vendor authorization under this section if the individual:
  (1) Holds a current authorization issued by another jurisdiction with licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the Act's requirements for the authorization; or
  (2) Within the 5 years preceding the application date, held a vendor authorization 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 §10.24 adopted to be effective July 7, 2016, 41 TexReg 4863