Texas Occupations Code 401.451 – Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action
(a) After a hearing, the commission or executive director may deny a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke a person‘s license or place on probation a license holder if the applicant or license holder:
(1) violates this chapter or an order issued or rule adopted under this chapter;
(2) obtains a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;
(3) sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a license or certificate of registration; or
(4) engages in unprofessional conduct that:
(A) endangers or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public as defined by commission rule; or
(B) violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the commission.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(53), eff. September 1, 2015.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 401.451
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- 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
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005