Sec. 55.005. EXPEDITED LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY VETERANS, AND MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) A state agency that issues a license shall, as soon as practicable after a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse files an application for a license:
(1) process the application; and
(2) issue the license to an applicant who qualifies for the license under Section 55.004.
(b) A license issued under this section may not be a provisional license and must confer the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a license not issued under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 66 (S.B. 162), Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1307), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1307), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing
Chapter 55 - Licensing of Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
Section 55.002. Exemption From Penalty for Failure to Renew License
Section 55.003. Extension of License Renewal Deadlines for Military Service Members
Section 55.0041. Recognition of Out-of-State License of Military Spouse
Section 55.007. License Eligibility Requirements for Applicants With Military Experience
Section 55.008. Apprenticeship Requirements for Applicant With Military Experience