(a) A person whose license, registration, or certification application is denied under Section 504.1525, whose license, registration, or certification renewal is refused under Section 504.2025, or whose license, registration, or certification is suspended under Section 504.2525 may appeal the denial, refusal to renew, or suspension on the grounds that:
(1) the sole basis for the department’s determination is a conviction or placement on community supervision for an offense described by Section 504.1525; and
(2) sufficient time, as determined by department rule, has expired since the date of the conviction or placement.
(b) A proceeding under this section is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 504.255

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) After a hearing under this section, the department may determine that the person is entitled to a license, registration, or certification under this chapter.