Amend CSHB 139 (house committee report) as follows:

(1)  Strike page 1, lines 10 and 11, and substitute the following:

Subsection (a)(3) for an educator from outside the state, including military service members, military spouses, and military veterans, to obtain a certificate

(2)  On page 2, line 26, strike "adding Subsections (a-1) and" and substitute "amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection".

(3)  Strike page 2, line 27, through page 3, line 4, and substitute the following:

(c)  In addition to the rules adopted under Subsection (a), a state agency that issues a license may adopt rules that would establish alternate methods for a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse to demonstrate competency to meet the requirements for obtaining the license, including receiving appropriate credit for training, education, and clinical and professional experience.

(4)  Strike page 3, lines 26 and 27, and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.