(a) In this section:
(1) “License” means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:
(A) is issued by a licensing authority;
(B) is subject before expiration to suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by an issuing licensing authority; and
(C) must be obtained before a person may practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.
(2) “Licensing authority” means:
(A) the Texas Medical Board;
(B) the State Board of Dental Examiners;
(C) the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council;
(D) the Texas Board of Nursing;
(E) the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners;
(F) the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; or
(G) another state agency authorized to regulate a provider who receives or is eligible to receive payment for a health care service under a health care program.
(b) A licensing authority shall revoke a license issued by the authority to a person if the person is convicted of a felony under Section 35A.02, Penal Code. In revoking the license, the licensing authority shall comply with all procedures generally applicable to the licensing authority in revoking licenses.

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Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 36.132

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005