| (a) A licensee on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States who is not practicing in the State of Texas at the time of renewal is exempt from the renewal requirement and may, within one year of his or her return to Texas or release from active duty, whichever occurs first, request reinstatement of his or her license. (b) The board will issue a license on receipt of the request for reinstatement, documentation of his or her active duty status at the time the license expired, and the fee for the current license. No continuing education will be required prior to reinstatement and no penalty fees will be charged. |
