Tex. Occupations Code § 53.002
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 53.002, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 53.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Official statutory text
This chapter does not apply to:
(1) the Supreme Court of Texas, a person licensed under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government, or an applicant for a license issued under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government;
(2) a person licensed or an applicant for a license under Chapter 1701;
(3) an applicant for certification as emergency medical services personnel under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code; or
(4) a person who:
(A) is licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, or the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; and
(B) has been convicted of a felony under Chapter 481 or 483 or Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code.
(1) the Supreme Court of Texas, a person licensed under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government, or an applicant for a license issued under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government;
(2) a person licensed or an applicant for a license under Chapter 1701;
(3) an applicant for certification as emergency medical services personnel under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code; or
(4) a person who:
(A) is licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, or the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; and
(B) has been convicted of a felony under Chapter 481 or 483 or Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code.
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