Tex. Occupations Code § 504.255
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 504.255, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 504.255. APPEAL OF CERTAIN DENIALS, REFUSALS TO RENEW, AND SUSPENSIONS.
Official statutory text
(a) A person whose license, registration, or certification application is denied under Section 504.1525, whose license, registration, or certification renewal is refused under Section 504.2025, or whose license, registration, or certification is suspended under Section 504.2525 may appeal the denial, refusal to renew, or suspension on the grounds that:
(1) the sole basis for the department's determination is a conviction or placement on community supervision for an offense described by Section 504.1525; and
(2) sufficient time, as determined by department rule, has expired since the date of the conviction or placement.
(b) A proceeding under this section is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(c) After a hearing under this section, the department may determine that the person is entitled to a license, registration, or certification under this chapter.
(1) the sole basis for the department's determination is a conviction or placement on community supervision for an offense described by Section 504.1525; and
(2) sufficient time, as determined by department rule, has expired since the date of the conviction or placement.
(b) A proceeding under this section is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(c) After a hearing under this section, the department may determine that the person is entitled to a license, registration, or certification under this chapter.
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