Section 203.59 - Alternative Method of Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses(a) The executive director may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license for an applicant who satisfies the requirements in §55.004(a), Texas Occupations Code after reviewing the applicant's credentials.(b) For purposes of this section, the standard method of demonstrating competency is the specific examination, education, and/or experience required to obtain an individual, provisional or full, funeral directing or embalming license issued by the Commission under Chapter 651, Texas Occupations Code. In lieu of the standard method(s) of demonstrating competency for license and based on applicant's circumstances, the alternative methods for demonstrating competency include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following: (2) continuing education;(3) examinations (written and/or practical);(4) letters of good standing;(5) letters of recommendation;(8) clinical experience; and(9) professional experience.(d) The Commission has 30 days from the date a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse submits an application for alternative licensing to process the application and issue a license to an applicant who qualifies for the license.(e) A license issued under this section cannot be a limited provisional license pursuant to §55.005(b), Texas Occupations Code. For purposes of this section, "provisional license" does not mean a provisional license as set forth in Chapter 651, Texas Occupations Code.(f) All applicants shall submit an application and proof of any relevant requirements on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Commission.(g) All applicants shall submit fingerprints for the retrieval of criminal history record information.22 Tex. Admin. Code § 203.59
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 31, August 2, 2024, TexReg 5778, eff. 8/6/2024