Texas SB716 allows certain out-of-state applicants to obtain occupational licenses in Texas.

SB716 amends the Texas Occupations Code to create a new chapter on licensing certain out-of-state applicants. The bill applies to specific licensing authorities, including the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. To qualify for a license, an applicant must hold a current license in good standing in another state with a similar scope of practice, have held the license for at least one year, and meet the same examination or experience requirements as in-state applicants.

Texas SB716 allows certain out-of-state applicants to obtain occupational licenses in Texas.

SB716 amends the Texas Occupations Code to create a new chapter on licensing certain out-of-state applicants. The bill applies to specific licensing authorities, including the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. To qualify for a license, an applicant must hold a current license in good standing in another state with a similar scope of practice, have held the license for at least one year, and meet the same examination or experience requirements as in-state applicants.