(a) The department may waive any requirement for a license issued under this subchapter for an applicant holding a license from another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(b) The department shall issue a license to an applicant under Subsection (a) 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.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1603.2104

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) The department may not require a personal interview as part of the application process under this section.
(d) A license issued under this section may be renewed as provided by Subchapter G.