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Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Texas as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Texas is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in TX without re-applying. Compact privilege is purchased per state where you want to practice. Military spouses moving to a non-member state can use VAEIA 2022 portability.

Your physical therapy licensing board in Texas

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, ECPTOTE)
ptot.texas.gov512-305-6900
Texas military-spouse provision

Texas waives the application fee and expedites issuance of a license by endorsement to a physical therapist or PTA who is a military spouse, and under Occupations Code Chapter 55 a PT or PTA already licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction is exempt from Texas licensure while the service member to whom the spouse is married is stationed at a Texas military installation.

Official source ↗

About the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)

For licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. Compact privilege allows you to practice in any other compact state for as long as your home license is valid.

Official compact site ↗

All Physical Therapy member states

34 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for TexasPhysical Therapy portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards