(a) An individual who is a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse may apply for a license under this section if the individual:
  (1) Holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction with licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the Act's requirements for the license; or
  (2) Within the five (5) years preceding the application date held the license 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 §35.183 adopted to be effective May 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 3611; amended to be effective January 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 496