Sec. 1603.2104.  WAIVER OF CERTAIN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The department may waive any requirement for a license issued under this subchapter for an applicant holding a license from another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(b)  The department shall issue a license to an applicant under Subsection (a) if the applicant:
(1)  submits an application on a form prescribed by the department;
(2)  pays the application fee; and
(3)  provides proof that the applicant holds a current license to engage in the same or a similar activity issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(c)  The department may not require a personal interview as part of the application process under this section.
(d)  A license issued under this section may be renewed as provided by Subchapter G.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 3.20, eff. September 1, 2021.