Sec. 1601.265. WAIVER OF CERTAIN LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS; PERSONAL INTERVIEW. (a) The department shall issue a license or certificate to an applicant for a license or certificate issued under Section 1601.253, 1601.256, or 1601.258 if the applicant:
(1) submits an application on a form prescribed by the department;
(2) pays the application fee; and
(3) provides proof that the applicant holds a current license to engage in the same or a similar activity issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(a-1) The department may waive any requirement for a license or certificate issued under this chapter, other than a license or certificate listed in Subsection (a), for an applicant holding a license from another state or country that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(b) The department may not require a personal interview as part of the application process.
(c) A license or certificate issued under Subsection (a) must be renewed as provided by Subchapter I.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 (S.B. 411), Sec. 2.13, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (H.B. 619), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (H.B. 619), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 413 (H.B. 2717), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2015.
Last modified: September 28, 2016