(a) A military service member or military spouse may obtain a license if the applicant for licensure:      
        (1) through the fingerprinting process, has been deemed to have an acceptable criminal history according to Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code (relating to Consequences of Criminal Conviction); and       
        (2) holds a current license with no restrictions issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements in this state; or       
        (3) within the five years preceding the application date held a license in this state.       
      (b) The executive director may:      
        (1) waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license for an applicant described in subsection (a) of this section after reviewing the applicant's credentials; or       
        (2) consider, other methods that demonstrate the applicant is qualified to be licensed.       
      (c) The board will:      
        (1) process a military service member or military spouse's license application, as soon as practical but no more than 30 days from the date of receipt of the application, and issue a non-provisional license when the board determines the applicant is qualified in accordance with board rules;       
        (2) waive the license application and examination for a military service member or military spouse applicant:                  (A) whose military service, training or education substantially meets all the requirements for a license; or                   (B) who holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to this agency's requirements; and         
        (3) notify the license holder of the requirements for renewing the license in writing or by electronic means and the term of the license.       
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §516.2 adopted to be effective February 7, 2024, 49 TexReg 556