(a) This section applies to an individual who is an active duty member of the United States armed forces or a veteran.     
      (b) The Board shall exempt an individual from any fee or penalty for failing to timely renew a license if the failure was due to the individual's service on active military duty.     
      (c) The Board may issue a license to a military member or veteran who:      
        (1) holds a current license issued by another state with requirements substantially similar to Texas Occupations Code Chapter 201; or       
        (2) held a license in Texas that expired while the individual lived in another state for at least six months within the five years preceding the application date.       
      (d) The Board may allow a military member or veteran to show competency by other means to meet the licensing requirements, including:      
        (1) education;       
        (2) continuing education courses;       
        (3) examination results (including the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners parts I - IV and physiotherapy, or the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners SPEC examination);       
        (4) letters of good standing or recommendation;       
        (5) work experience; or       
        (6) other methods approved by the executive director.       
      (e) A military member or veteran seeking a license shall submit an application with proof of the requirements under this section.     
      (f) A military member or veteran under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall be exempt from application and exam fees.     
      (g) A military member or veteran under subsection (c)(2) of this section shall pay application and exam fees.     
      (h) A military member or veteran seeking a license under this section shall undergo a criminal history background check.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §72.22 adopted to be effective June 30, 2020, 45 TexReg 4026