An active duty servicemember is any person who is currently serving on an "active duty" status in the US Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Reservists and members of the National or State Guard may also receive benefits as active duty servicemembers if they are currently serving on active duty.
Apply for a License Using Military Experience
As a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States, you may use your military experience and training to meet the requirements of a Texas occupational license. You will still be required to take any examinations required for the license.
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Find a New Career After Military Service
Are you ready to do something different after your service? Find an exciting new career in an industry regulated by TDLR, even if you aren't using your military experience and training towards meeting the requirements of a license.
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Renew an Expired License
If your Texas occupational license expired while you were serving on active duty, you may be able to take advantage of exclusive benefits for military, including:
- An additional two years to complete your license renewal
- No late renewal fees
- Expedited renewal process
- Waiving of the examination requirement
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Transfer an Out-of-State License
If you currently hold an occupational license in another state, US territory, or foreign country, we’ll help you transfer your license to Texas. As a benefit of your service, the application process will be expedited.
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Work in Texas with an Out-of-State License
Military service members who hold licenses from other states have options in becoming authorized to work in Texas.
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Veterans are individuals who have served on active duty in any branch, for any length of time, and have since been discharged.
Reservists and members of the National or State Guard who were not called to active duty status are not eligible to receive benefits, as per Texas Occupations Code 55.001(6).
Apply for a License Using Military Experience
As a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States, you may use your military experience and training to meet the requirements of a similar or related Texas occupational license.
Apply for a License
Find a New Career After Military Service
Are you ready to do something different after your service? Find an exciting new career in an industry regulated by TDLR, even if you aren't using your military experience and training towards meeting the requirements of a license.
Begin Your Search
Renew an Expired License
If your Texas occupational license expired while you were serving on active duty, you may be able to take advantage of exclusive benefits for military, including:
- An additional two years to complete your license renewal
- No late renewal fees
- Expedited renewal process
- Waiving of the examination requirement
Renew a License
Transfer an Out-of-State License
If you currently hold an occupational license in another state, US territory, or foreign country, we’ll help you transfer your license to Texas. As a benefit of your service, the application process will be expedited.
Transfer a License
A military spouse is any person who is currently married to an active duty servicemember.
Transfer an Out-of-State License
If you currently hold an occupational license in another state, we’ll help you transfer your license to Texas.
Transfer a License
Work in Texas with an Out-of-State License
Military spouses who hold licenses from other states have options in becoming authorized to work in Texas.
Learn More
Apply for a New License
If you meet the training and education requirements for a Texas license, your application will be expedited, and you'll receive your license faster.
Apply for a License
Renew an Expired License
If your Texas license expired while your spouse was serving on active duty, you may be able to take advantage of exclusive benefits, including:
- An additional two years to complete your license renewal
- Expedited renewal process
- Waiving of the examination requirement
NOTE: Late fees still apply
Renew a License
