(a) An applicant who does not meet all of the prerequisites for a particular license under Chapter 502 of the Occupations Code, may petition the Council for a waiver or modification of the prerequisite(s). An applicant may not petition for the waiver or modification of the degree required for the particular license sought or passage of the requisite examinations.
(b) The Council may waive or modify a prerequisite for obtaining a license under Chapter 502 of the Occupations Code, subject to subsection (a) of this section, if:
  (1) the prerequisite is not mandated by federal law, the state constitution or statute, or 22 TAC Part 41 (relating to Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council); and
  (2) the failure or inability to meet the prerequisite was due to a disaster declared under Chapter 418 of the Government Code or under similar authority in another jurisdiction.
(c) The Council may approve or deny a petition under this rule, and in the case of approval, may condition the approval on reasonable terms and conditions designed to ensure the applicant's education, training, and experience provide reasonable assurance that the applicant has the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level practice under the license sought.

Source Note: The provisions of this §801.205 adopted to be effective September 19, 2021, 46 TexReg 6261