Texas § HS.431.226 - REFUSAL TO GRANT LICENSE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.431.226 — REFUSAL TO GRANT LICENSE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.431.226. REFUSAL TO GRANT LICENSE
REFUSAL TO GRANT LICENSE; SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE. (a) The department may refuse an application for a license or may suspend or revoke a license. (b) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish minimum standards for granting and maintaining a license. In adopting rules under this section, the executive commissioner shall: (1) ensure that the minimum standards prioritize safe handling of fruits and vegetables based on known safety risks, including any history of outbreaks of food-borne communicable diseases; and (2) consider acceptable produce safety standards developed by a federal agency, state agency, or university. (c) The refusal or the suspension or revocation of a license by the department and the appeal from that action are governed by the procedures for a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001 , Government Code. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 713, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (S.B. 81 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.0989, eff. April 2, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.431.226
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.431.226 cover?
Section HS.431.226 ("REFUSAL TO GRANT LICENSE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § HS.431.226?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § HS.431.226" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § HS.431.226 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.