An applicant using this option still must meet all of the prerequisites and pass all required examinations to obtain the
license.
Check the box in this section if
you want to use this license option.
Please attach the following required documentation:
• The completed license application and any supporting documents for the specific license type for which you are
applying.
• Proof of military status:
A copy of the appropriate documentation of military status, activity duty orders,
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, or a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty (DD-214).
• Copy of the military orders or documents showing the type and amount of related military experience, service,
training, or education applicable to a specific license.
Examples: Verification of Military Experience and Training form (VMET-2586), military transcripts, training
records, evaluation reports, or a letter from your commanding officer describing your
relevant duties and training.
10. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS – MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY VETERANS AND MILITARY
SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS (Initial Application Fee is Waived.)
This licensing option is for a military service member, military veteran or military spouse who holds a current
license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the
Texas licensing requirements.
The military member must be serving on active duty in order for the military spouse to be eligible under this option.
Check the box in this section if you want to use this license option.
Please attach the following required documentation:
•
The completed license application and any supporting documents for the specific license type for which you
are applying.
•
Proof of military status (military service member and military veteran only): A copy of the appropriate
documentation of military status, active duty order, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, or a copy of
the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214).
•
Proof of your spouse’s active duty military status (military spouse only): A copy of the appropriate
documentation of military status, activity duty order, or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
•
Proof of marital status (spouse only): A copy of the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Report System
(DEERS) verification (DD 1172), the service member’s most recent Permanent Change of Station
(PCS) orders, or other supporting documentation of marital status.
•
Copy of the applicant’s current occupational license from another jurisdiction. The Department will
determine if the licensing requirements of the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those in
Texas.
11. ADDITIONAL LICENSING OPTIONS – MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY VETERANS
AND MILITARY SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS (Initial Application Fee is not
Waived.)
Information for Military Service Members, Veterans and Spouses at
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/military.htm#mos for a current list of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes. The
initial application fee is only waived for the following license types:
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR Contractor and ACR Certified Technician)
• Barber (Class A Barber)
• Electrician
• Elimination of Architectural Barriers (Registered Accessibility Specialist)
• Polygraph Examiner
• Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers (Well Driller and Pump Installer)
A.
Previously-Held Texas License.
This licensing option is for a military service member, military veteran or military spouse who held the same
license in Texas in the last five years.
The military member must be serving on active duty in order for the military spouse to be eligible under this
option. Check the box in this section if you want to use this license option.
Please attach the following required documentation:
•
The completed license application and any supporting documents for the specific license type for which you
are applying.
•
Proof of military status (military service member and military veteran only): A copy of the appropriate
documentation of military status, active duty order, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, or a copy of
the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214).
TDLR Form MIL001 October 2019