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TX Occ Code § 51.4013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.4013. License Eligibility Requirements for Applicants With Military Experience

Sec. 51.4013.  LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall credit verified military service, training, or education toward the licensing requirements, other than examination requirements, for a license issued by the department.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 738 (S.B. 242), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (e).
TX Occ Code § 51.40135 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.40135. Report Concerning License Applicants Who Are Military Service Members, Military Veterans, or Military Spouses

Sec. 51.40135.  REPORT CONCERNING LICENSE APPLICANTS WHO ARE MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY VETERANS, OR MILITARY SPOUSES.  (a)  In this section, "military service member," "military veteran," and "military spouse" have the meanings assigned by Section 55.001.(b)  The department shall review each type of license issued by the department to an individual to identify the types for which a significant number of military service members, military veterans, or military spouses submit applications.(c)  Not later than December 1, 2020, the department shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each legislative standing committee with primary jurisdiction over the department a report on the results of the review and any recommendations related to the efficient issuance of licenses to qualified military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.(d)  The department shall make the report available on the department's Internet website.(e)  This section expires September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1110 (H.B. 2214), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 51.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.402. Examinations

Sec. 51.402.  EXAMINATIONS.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a person takes a license examination, the department shall notify the person of the results of the examination.(b)  If the examination is graded or reviewed by a testing service:(1)  the department shall notify the person of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the department receives the results from the testing service;  and(2)  if notice of the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the department shall notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.(c)  The department may require a testing service to:(1)  notify a person of the results of the person's examination; or(2)  collect a fee for administering a license examination from a person taking the examination.(d)  If requested in writing by a person who fails a license examination, the department shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.019, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 2310), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 51.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.403. Examination Fee Refund

Sec. 51.403.  EXAMINATION FEE REFUND.  (a)  The department may refund a license examination fee to a person who is unable to take the examination if the person:(1)  provides reasonable advance notice to the department;  or(2)  cannot take the examination because of an emergency.(b)  The commission by rule shall define what constitutes reasonable notice and an emergency under this section.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.019, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 51.4041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.4041. Alternative Qualifications for License

Sec. 51.4041.  ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE.  (a)  The commission, department, or executive director may adopt alternative means of determining or verifying a person's eligibility for a license issued by the department, including evaluating the person's education, training, experience, and military service.(a-1)  Notwithstanding any other law, the alternative means adopted under Subsection (a) may include accepting as sufficient evidence of a person's eligibility for a license relevant education, training, or experience obtained while the person was imprisoned if the person:(1)  previously held a license of the same type for which the person is applying and the license was revoked under Section 53.021(b);(2)  has not been convicted of, placed on deferred adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to:(A)  an offense listed in Article 42A.054, Code of Criminal Procedure;(B)  a sexually violent offense, as defined by Article 62.001, Code of Criminal Procedure; or(C)  an offense under Chapter 21 or 43, Penal Code; and(3)  while imprisoned, maintained a record of good behavior and:(A)  successfully participated in a program acceptable to the department to prepare the person for reentry into the workforce in the occupation for which the person seeks a license; or(B)  performed work on a regular basis in the occupation for which the person seeks a license.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission or the executive director may waive any prerequisite for obtaining a license if the applicant currently holds a similar license issued by another jurisdiction that:(1)  has requirements for the license that are substantially equivalent to those of this state; or(2)  has a reciprocity agreement with this state for the license.(c)  The department, with approval of the governor, may enter into an agreement with another state to allow for licensing by reciprocity.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3742), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 1342), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 51.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.405. Continuing Education

Sec. 51.405.  CONTINUING EDUCATION.  (a)  The department shall recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs for license holders.  A license holder must participate in the programs to the extent required by the commission to keep the person's license.(b)  Notwithstanding other law, the commission by rule may:(1)  establish a minimum number of hours of continuing education required for license renewal;(2)  provide for the registration and renewal of continuing education providers and the approval of continuing education courses; and(3)  assess reasonable and necessary fees on continuing education providers.(c)  In adopting rules under this section for a program regulated by the department, the commission shall consult, if applicable, with the advisory board established for the program.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.019, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.12, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 51.406 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.406. Staggered Renewal of Licenses

Sec. 51.406.  STAGGERED RENEWAL OF LICENSES.  The commission by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.  For the year in which the license expiration date is changed, the department shall prorate license fees on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the license fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid.  On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Renumbered from Occupations Code, Sec. 51.205 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.020, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 51.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.407. Temporary License

Sec. 51.407.  TEMPORARY LICENSE.  (a)  The commission by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who:(1)  submits to the executive director an application on a form prescribed by the executive director;(2)  meets preliminary qualifications established by commission rule; and(3)  pays any required fees.(b)  A temporary license issued under this section expires on the 21st day after the date of issuance and may not be renewed.(c)  A temporary license holder is subject to:(1)  this chapter;(2)  any law applicable to the activity for which the license is required; and(3)  any rule of the commission or the executive director applicable to the license.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 2310), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 51.408 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.408. Emergency License

Sec. 51.408.  EMERGENCY LICENSE.  (a)  The executive director may issue an emergency license to a person who meets eligibility requirements provided by:(1)  a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department; or(2)  a rule adopted to implement this section.(b)  An emergency license issued under this section expires on the date indicated by the executive director, but not later than the 90th day after the date the license is issued.  If the governor declares an extended state of disaster under Section 418.014, Government Code, the executive director may extend the term of an emergency license to an expiration date after the 90th day after the date the license was issued.(c)  The emergency license holder may engage in the activities authorized by the type of license only:(1)  during a period in which a state of disaster has been declared and the following recovery period; and(2)  in an area designated as a disaster area under Chapter 418, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 2310), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 51.409 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter H. License Requirements|Section 51.409. Financial Disclosure Statement

Sec. 51.409.  FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.  (a)  The commission by rule may require a person, other than an individual, applying for a license issued by the department to submit with the license application a financial disclosure statement.  The rules may require any of the following information to be disclosed based on the type of license for which the application is submitted:(1)  the name of the applicable business entity;(2)  the name of each person who has a direct financial investment in the business;(3)  the name of each person, other than an individual, who:(A)  has a financial investment in the business; and(B)  is not otherwise disclosed under Subdivision (2);(4)  the total amount or percentage of the financial investment made by each person described by Subdivision (2); and(5)  the name of each of the following persons associated with the business, if the person is not otherwise disclosed under Subdivision (2) or (3):(A)  a partner;(B)  an officer;(C)  a director;(D)  a managing employee;(E)  an owner or person who controls the owner; and(F)  a person who acts as a controlling person of the business through the exercise of direct or indirect influence or control over the management of the business, the expenditure of money by the business, or a policy of the business, including:(i)  any management company, landlord, marketing company, or similar person who operates or contracts for the operation of the business and, if the business is a publicly traded corporation or is controlled by a publicly traded corporation, any officer or director of the corporation;(ii)  an individual who has a personal, familial, or other relationship with an owner, manager, landlord, tenant, or provider of a business that allows the individual to exercise actual control of the business; and(iii)  any other person the commission by rule requires to be included based on the person's exercise of direct or indirect influence or control other than a shareholder or lender of the corporation.(b)  The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a license or may suspend or revoke a license on the grounds that an applicant or license holder:(1)  fails to disclose a relationship for which disclosure is required by rules adopted under this section; or(2)  discloses a relationship for which disclosure is required by rules adopted under this section with a person whose license was revoked or who has failed to comply with an order of the commission or executive director.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.13, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 51.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter I. Telephone Information System|Section 51.451. Definition

Sec. 51.451.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "licensing entity" means a department, commission, board, office, authority, or other agency or governmental entity of this state that issues an occupational license.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.021, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 51.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter I. Telephone Information System|Section 51.452. Telephone Information System

Sec. 51.452.  TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM.  The department shall establish and operate a toll-free telephone information system to provide assistance and referral services for persons who inquire about a program regulated by a licensing entity.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.021, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 51.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 51 - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Subchapter J. Practice by Certain License Holders|Section 51.501. Telehealth

Sec. 51.501.  TELEHEALTH.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Health professional" means a person who holds a license issued by the department under Title 3.(2)  "Patient" means a client, consumer, or other person receiving care or services from a health professional.(3)  "Telehealth service" has the meaning assigned by Section 111.001.(b)  A health professional may provide telehealth services in accordance with Chapter 111 and any requirements imposed by the law and rules governing practice by the health professional.(c)  Unless the context indicates otherwise, a reference in Title 3 or a rule adopted under that title to direct observation of a patient by a health professional or direct care or services provided to a patient by a health professional includes the provision of that observation, care, or service using telehealth services.(d)  The commission may adopt rules as necessary to:(1)  ensure that patients receiving telehealth services receive appropriate, quality care;(2)  prevent abuse and fraud in the use of telehealth services, including rules relating to the filing of claims and records required to be maintained in connection with telehealth services;(3)  implement the requirements of Chapter 111 or other laws of this state regarding the provision of telehealth services or the protection of patients receiving telehealth services;(4)  provide for the remote supervision of assistants and other authorized persons performing duties within their existing scope of practice using telecommunications or information technology; and(5)  provide for the remote supervision of experience for apprentices, interns, or other similar trainees using telecommunications or information technology.(e)  Rules under this section may allow for the provision of:(1)  remote education or distance learning for public or private schools; and(2)  continuing education using telecommunications or information technology.(f)  The adoption of rules under this section is subject to Sections 51.2031 and 51.2032. (g)  This section may not be interpreted to:(1)  expand the scope of practice of a health professional; or(2)  authorize a practice or procedure otherwise prohibited by the law or rules governing a health professional.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 210 (S.B. 40), Sec. 1, eff. June 3, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 53.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 53 - Consequences of Criminal Conviction|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 53.001. Applicability of Certain Definitions

Sec. 53.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.  The definitions provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, apply to this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 53.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 53 - Consequences of Criminal Conviction|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 53.002. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 53.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  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.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (H.B. 2845), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (H.B. 1402), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 53.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 53 - Consequences of Criminal Conviction|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 53.003. Legislative Intent; Liberal Construction of Subchapter

Sec. 53.003.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  It is the intent of the legislature to enhance opportunities for a person to obtain gainful employment after the person has:(1)  been convicted of an offense; and(2)  discharged the sentence for the offense.(b)  This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intent of the legislature.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 1342), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 53.0211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 53 - Consequences of Criminal Conviction|Subchapter B. Ineligibility for License|Section 53.0211. Licensing of Certain Applicants With Prior Criminal Convictions

Sec. 53.0211.  LICENSING OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.  (a)  This section does not apply to an applicant for a license that would allow the applicant to provide:(1)  law enforcement services;(2)  public health, education, or safety services; or(3)  financial services in an industry regulated by the securities commissioner, the banking commissioner, the savings and mortgage lending commissioner, the consumer credit commissioner, or the credit union commissioner.(b)  Notwithstanding any law other than Subsection (a) and unless the applicant has been convicted of an offense described by Section 53.021(a), a licensing authority shall issue to an otherwise qualified applicant who has been convicted of an offense:(1)  the license for which the applicant applied; or(2)  a provisional license described by Subsection (c).(c)  A licensing authority may issue a provisional license for a term of six months to an applicant who has been convicted of an offense.(d)  The licensing authority shall revoke a provisional license if the provisional license holder:(1)  commits a new offense;(2)  commits an act or omission that causes the person's community supervision, mandatory supervision, or parole to be revoked, if applicable; or(3)  violates the law or rules governing the practice of the occupation for which the provisional license is issued.(e)  The licensing authority shall issue the license for which the applicant originally applied to a provisional license holder on the expiration of the provisional license term if the provisional license holder does not engage in conduct described by Subsection (d).(f)  If the licensing authority revokes a provisional license under Subsection (d), the provisional license holder is disqualified from receiving the license for which the applicant originally applied.(g)  An applicant who is on community supervision, mandatory supervision, or parole and who is issued a provisional license under this section shall provide to the licensing authority the name and contact information of the probation or parole department to which the person reports.  The licensing authority shall notify the probation or parole department that a provisional license has been issued.  The probation or parole department shall notify the licensing authority if the person's community supervision, mandatory supervision, or parole supervision is revoked during the term of the provisional license.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 616 (H.B. 963), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (H.B. 3453), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.|