(a) To apply for an instructor license and the first endorsement for a specific type of court-ordered program, an individual must:      
        (1) submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the department for the specific court-ordered program;       
        (2) submit proof of meeting the eligibility requirements under §90.21 for the specific court-ordered program;       
        (3) successfully pass a criminal history background check by the department; and       
        (4) submit the initial license application and first endorsement fee under §90.80.       
      (b) If the department determines that the instructor applicant has met the requirements under subsection (a), the instructor applicant may enroll in the department-approved instructor training course for the specific court-ordered program.     
      (c) Upon successful completion of the department-approved instructor training course, including testing and any retesting, and absent any other reasons for denial, the department shall issue the instructor applicant an instructor license and an endorsement for the specific court-ordered program.     
      (d) If an applicant fails to complete all licensure requirements within one year of the Department's receipt of the initial instructor license application, the applicant must reapply and pay any applicable fees.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §90.22 adopted to be effective September 1, 2022, 47 TexReg 5101