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Occupations Code §53.002
In force on Sep 01, 2011 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2011 · same as today's text
APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
This chapter does not apply to:
(1) the Supreme Court of Texas, a person licensed under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government, or an applicant for a license issued under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government;
(2) a person licensed or an applicant for a license under Chapter 1701 ;
(3) an applicant for certification as emergency medical services personnel under Chapter 773 , Health and Safety Code; or
(4) a person who:
(A) is licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, or the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; and
(B) has been convicted of a felony under Chapter 481 or 483 or Section 485.033 , Health and Safety Code.
History: Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (H.B. 2845 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (H.B. 1402 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 2011 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- GA-0759 (Sep 01, 2009): Authority of a licensing agency to obtain criminal history information regarding an applicant
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