Sec. 55.007. LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a state agency that issues a license shall, with respect to an applicant who is a military service member or military veteran, credit verified military service, training, or education toward the licensing requirements, other than an examination requirement, for a license issued by the state agency.
(b) The state agency shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
(c) Rules adopted under this section may not apply to an applicant who:
(1) holds a restricted license issued by another jurisdiction; or
(2) has an unacceptable criminal history according to the law applicable to the state agency.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 66 (S.B. 162), Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 2013.
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