Texas Occupations Code 1002.401 – Denial of License
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(a) The board may deny a license:
(1) to an applicant who fails to satisfy a requirement of this chapter; or
(2) on a determination by the board that there is probable cause to believe that an applicant has violated:
(A) this chapter;
(B) a provision of this chapter to which a license holder would be subject; or
(C) a comparable provision in the licensing or registration law of another state.
(b) The board may not issue a license pending the disposition of a complaint alleging a violation in this or another state if the board has notice of the alleged violation.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1002.401
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The board shall notify an applicant who is denied a license of the reason for denial in writing not later than the 30th day after the date of the board’s decision. Not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the notice, the applicant may make a written request for a hearing. In the absence of a request for a hearing, the board’s action is final.