Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 5 - STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 101 - DENTAL LICENSURE
Section 101.6 - Dental Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) Definitions.
(b) A licensee is exempt from any penalty or increased fee imposed by the Board for failing to renew the license in a timely manner if the individual establishes to the satisfaction of Board staff that the individual failed to renew the license in a timely manner because the individual was serving as a military service member.
(c) A licensee who is a military service member is entitled to two years of additional time to complete:
(d) Alternative Licensing.
(e) The Board shall give credit to an applicant who is a military service member or military veteran for any verified military service, training, or education toward the licensing requirements, other than an examination requirement, including, but not limited to, education, training, certification, or a course in basic life support. The Board may not give credit if the applicant holds a restricted license issued by another jurisdiction or has an unacceptable criminal history according to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53 (relating to Consequences of Criminal Conviction) or § 101.8 of this title (relating to Persons with Criminal Backgrounds).
(f) The Board shall process an application from a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse as soon as practicable after receiving the application.
(g) All applicants shall submit an application and proof of any relevant requirements on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Board.
(h) All applicants shall submit fingerprints for the retrieval of criminal history record information.
(i) All fees associated with a license application shall be waived for an applicant who is:
(j) Licenses granted under this chapter have the terms established by § 101.5 of this title (related to Staggered Dental Registrations), or a term of 12 months from the date the license is issued, whichever term is longer. The Board shall notify the licensee in writing or by electronic means of the requirements for renewal.