What happens when a person's license has expired for one year or more?

When a person’s license has been expired for one year or more, the correct procedure is to obtain a new license by meeting the original requirements. This reflects the regulations set by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which often stipulates that licenses that have lapsed for an extended period lose their validity and cannot simply be renewed. The need to meet the original licensing requirements ensures that all licensed individuals maintain current training and knowledge pertinent to their role in security, reflecting the high standards expected in the field. This process helps safeguard public safety by ensuring that licensed personnel have not only met initial training standards but also are in compliance with any updated regulations since their license was first issued.

In contrast to this correct answer, automatic reinstatement of the license or a grace period for reinstatement would not apply, as the regulations typically do not allow for such leniencies after a year of expiration. Additionally, simply paying a fee is not sufficient if the license has been expired for such an extensive period; it necessitates going through the original licensing process again.