The commission shall issue a license the commission is authorized to issue to a person who is a legal permanent resident of the United States if the person:
(1) meets the requirements of this chapter and the commission's rules for the license;
(2) is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge; and
(3) presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship.