(a) The department may waive any prerequisite to registration if the department determines that the applicant holds a license or registration issued by another jurisdiction that has requirements substantially equivalent to those of Texas. It is the responsibility of the applicant to furnish evidence substantiating the applicant's qualifications.     
      (b) The department will determine on the basis of the requirements for registration in another state whether the applicant qualifies for a property tax consultant registration or a senior property tax consultant registration.     
      (c) It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain certification of the registration issued by another state.     
      (d) If not a resident of this state, the applicant must establish an agent for service of legal process with a resident of this state.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §66.23 adopted to be effective August 17, 1992, 17 TexReg 5448; amended to be effective July 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 3984