SECTION 511.27. Evidence from Foreign Residents of a Lack of a History of Dishonest or Felonious Acts

(a) An applicant who at the time of the filing of an application of intent resides outside of the United States or its territories, or has so resided for any portion of the two years immediately preceding the filing shall, in order for the board to be aware of any criminal activity that might be relevant to the applicant's qualifications to take the UCPAE, provide a document from the law enforcement agency of that country or territory certifying a lack of a history of dishonest or felonious acts. The certification shall be issued and sealed by an official of the country or territory of the residence of the applicant.

(b) An applicant who is a citizen of the United States and who participates in a study abroad program as a part of their course of study through a U.S. educational institution is not required to provide evidence of a lack of a history of dishonest or felonious acts from a law enforcement agency from the country where the study abroad occurred.

(c) An applicant is permitted to visit their official country of residence for a period of time allowable under their official Visa and will not be required to provide a subsequent certificate evidencing a lack of a history of dishonest or felonious acts from a law enforcement agency.

Source Note: The provisions of this §511.27 adopted to be effective April 15, 2001, 26 TexReg 2712; amended to be effective February 8, 2017, 42 TexReg 420; amended to be effective December 4, 2019, 44 TexReg 7390