SECTION 571.17. Expedited and Alternative Licensure Procedure for Military

(a) For any military service member, military veteran, or military spouse, as defined under Texas Occupations Code §55.001, the Board shall issue a license if the military service member, military veteran, or military spouse is not subject to denial of license as provided in Texas Occupations Code §801.401 and §801.402 and has not surrendered his or her Texas license in lieu of disciplinary action in the last five years, and held a Texas license within the last five years or holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has the following licensure requirements:

(1) Veterinary licensure:

(A) at least a passing score on:

(i) the NAVLE if an applicant sits for that examination subsequent to its inauguration date; or

(ii) the national examination if an applicant sat for that examination prior to the inauguration date of the NAVLE; and

(B) is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine.

(2) Equine Dental Provider licensure:

(A) certified by International Association of Equine Dentists or other Board-approved entity; and

(B) equine dental providers work only under supervision by a veterinarian licensed in the jurisdiction.

(3) Licensed Veterinary Technician licensure:

(A) at least a passing score on the VTNE; and

(B) graduate of Veterinary Technician Program.

(b) A license issued under this section is valid for 12 months from the date the license is issued. When a license issued under this section expires, the licensee must submit information showing that he or she has met all requirements for regular licensure.

(c) The terms military service member, military veteran, and military spouse are as defined in Chapter 55, §55.001, of the Texas Occupations Code.

Source Note: The provisions of this §571.17 adopted to be effective May 4, 2014, 39 TexReg 3421; amended to be effective November 22, 2015, 40 TexReg 8022