(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.
(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.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.