Ryan is a military spouse whose only PTA license is in Idaho, which is not a PT Compact member state. Ryan's spouse's most recent Permanent Change of Station (PCS) post is Texas, and his spouse's home of record is Missouri. What must Ryan do in order to practice in Texas?
In this case, Ryan has two options as a military spouse: (1) Since Missouri is a member of the PT Compact, Ryan can get a PTA license in Missouri and then use Missouri as his home state, since it is his military spouse's home of record. This would allow him to obtain compact privileges in any other active compact state, including Texas. (2) Ryan can obtain a state-issued Texas PTA license. He should contact the state licensing board for information on any expedited licensure processes or exemptions for military members and their spouses.