Under what condition may out-of-state licenses be accepted?

Out-of-state licenses may be accepted if they are considered substantially equivalent to Texas law requirements. This means that the training, qualifications, and standards represented by the out-of-state license are sufficiently similar to those mandated in Texas. Such equivalency ensures that individuals with out-of-state credentials have the necessary skills and knowledge that align with Texas regulations, thereby maintaining safety and compliance standards within the state.

The idea of substantial equivalence means that differences in regulations should not significantly impact the ability to perform duties under Texas law. As a result, if an out-of-state license fulfills most of the same training and competency requirements as the Texas license, it may be accepted without needing additional certification processes. This streamlines the ability for licensed professionals to work across state lines, fostering mobility and helping to address workforce needs.

In contrast, other options introduce conditions that do not align with the principles of regulatory compliance or professional equivalency, such as simply being fully compliant, being older than a specified time frame, or verification by a Texas authority, which are not necessary prerequisites for acceptance of an out-of-state license under Texas law.