(a) An individual who is a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a certificate under this section if the individual:
  (1) Holds a current certificate issued by another jurisdiction with licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the Act's requirements for the certificate; or
  (2) Within the five (5) years preceding the application date held a certificate 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 §23.93 adopted to be effective September 15, 2016, 41 TexReg 7120