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Board proposes rules to expedite licensure for military service members, veterans and spouses, including interim and provisional licenses
Summary
Following legislation this session, the board proposed rule amendments to accept out-of-state licenses that are 'similar in scope of practice' and to issue provisional and interim licenses for military service members, veterans and spouses; the rules require supporting documentation including orders and a notarized affidavit per statute.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy proposed amendments on Aug. 5 to implement statutory licensing accommodations for military service members, veterans and military spouses. Staff said the changes reflect statutory provisions in the occupations code and create three pathways: alternative licensing (for applicants with a current out-of-state license similar in scope of practice or with a Texas license held within five years), expedited licensing, and interim or provisional licenses while an application is processed. An interim license under the…
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