(a) This section implements Texas Occupations Code, §§55.004,
55.005 (as added by Senate Bill 162, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session
(2013)) and 55.006, as they relate to "substantially equivalent" licenses.
For purposes of this section, "military spouse" means a person who
is married to a "military service member," as defined under §60.501,
who is currently on active duty.
(b) This section does not apply to the military spouse
of a military service member who is not on active duty.
(c) A military spouse, as defined under this section,
who applies for a license under this section, is eligible to obtain
a license issued by the department if the military spouse applicant
holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing
requirements that are substantially equivalent to the Texas licensing
requirements.
(d) The department will determine whether the licensing
requirements of the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent
to the Texas requirements as prescribed under §60.34.
(e) The following documentation must be submitted to
apply for a license under this section:
  (1) all licensing documents and fees associated with
the specific department license;
  (2) completed Military Spouse Supplemental Application
with any required supporting documentation;
  (3) copy of the military member's orders showing proof
of active duty status; and
  (4) proof of the applicant's current out-of-state license.

(f) The military spouse applicant must undergo and
successfully pass a criminal history background check.
(g) A military spouse who obtains a license under this
section must comply with all of the license renewal requirements for
the specific license obtained.


Source Note: The provisions of this §60.520 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9502