SECTION 349.311. Disciplinary Sanctions

(a) The Board shall permanently revoke the certification of any officer, or permanently deny the application of a person if, after a contested case hearing, it is determined that the officer or applicant:

(1) engaged in or solicited any sexual contact or a romantic relationship with a juvenile;

(2) possessed or distributed child pornography;

(3) is convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for, a felony level offense against a person or an offense that requires registration as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(4) is convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for, a felony level violation of the controlled substances provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, committed in the workplace or while on duty as a certified officer.

(b) The rules enumerated above are not intended to be exhaustive criteria. The Board may, at its discretion, recommend revocation of the certification of any officer who violates applicable laws or Commission rules or standards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §349.311 adopted to be effective January 1, 2011, 35 TexReg 10994