(a) It is the intent of the legislature to enhance opportunities for a person to obtain gainful employment after the person has:
(1) been convicted of an offense; and
(2) discharged the sentence for the offense.
(b) This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intent of the legislature.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 53.003

  • 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