(a) This subsection applies to a military service member, military veteran or military spouse as defined by Occupations Code Chapter 55.
(b) The Commission shall issue an expedited license to an applicant described in subsection (a) of this section who:
  (1) holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state; or
  (2) within the five years preceding the application date held a license in this state.
(c) The Executive Director may allow an applicant described under subsection (b) of this section to demonstrate competency by alternative methods in order to meet the requirements for obtaining a particular license issued by the Commission. In lieu of the standard method(s) of demonstrating competency for a particular license, and based on the applicant's circumstances, the alternative methods for demonstrating competency may include any combination of the following as determined by the Commission:
  (1) education;
  (2) continuing education;
  (3) examinations (written and/or practical);
  (4) letters of good standing;
  (5) letters of recommendation;
  (6) work experience; or
  (7) other methods required by the Executive Director.
(d) The Commission shall waive any application or examination fees for an applicant who is:
  (1) a military service member or military veteran whose military service, training, or education substantially meets all of the requirements for the license; or
  (2) a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse who holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state.

Source Note: The provisions of this §203.2 adopted to be effective October 18, 2015, 40 TexReg 7065