SECTION 140.264. Guidelines For Issuing Permits to Persons with Criminal Convictions

(a) The purpose of this section is to comply with the requirements of the Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Subchapter C (relating to Notice and Review of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of License).

(b) The department may deny a permit application or a permit renewal application, or revoke, suspend, or place on probation an existing permit if an applicant or permit holder has been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) according to the following guidelines:

(1) those criminal convictions which evidence an unwillingness or inability to comply with the Act or this subchapter; and

(2) the factors and evidence listed in the Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Subchapter B (relating to Ineligibility for License) shall be considered in determining eligibility for a permit.

Source Note: The provisions of this §140.264 adopted to be effective December 2, 2007, 32 TexReg 8518