Texas § OC.504.255 - APPEAL OF CERTAIN DENIALS, REFUSALS TO RENEW, AND SUSPENSIONS
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§ OC.504.255. APPEAL OF CERTAIN DENIALS, REFUSALS TO RENEW, AND SUSPENSIONS
APPEAL OF CERTAIN DENIALS, REFUSALS TO RENEW, AND SUSPENSIONS. (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. (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. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1107, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155 ), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 5.114, eff. April 2, 2015. SUBCHAPTER G. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
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