Fingerprint difficulty CA to TX licensure

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Hi there, 

Has anyone recently had fingerprint cards done for Texas from another non-compact state? I am trying to get my fingerprint card done by law enforcement (as per the out of state instruction sheet), but none of the police stations in CA are doing fingerprints due to COVID. Will Texas BON take ink cards from a Livescan that is FBI certified? I have called the TX BON at least 12 times and received 6 different answers. I do t want to waste more time and money. Also, I tried digital prints, but they were rejected because I have terribly worn-down hands. Was needing personal experiences if anyone can help! 

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Wow!  I was able to easily make an appt for livescan at my local sheriff's office.  But that's for a CA license renewal.  It's crazy that TX will only accept a fingerprint card from law enforcement.  Have you tried calling and talking with someone at your local police station and explained your situation?  You can't be the first that this has happened to during this pandemic.  I would say call.  Call multiple locations.  Best of luck. 

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Yes, I have called over 20 locations! Unfortunately Covid is complicating the process ?

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I wonder if this is still in effect?  I can't find anything at TBN that says it's not.

https://www.BON.texas.gov/FastTrackOutofStateLicensing.asp

If you can get there, maybe then you can fingerprint there?  

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I am applying for licensure in Texas from Pennsylvania, they sent me a link to Identogo. 

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