Grounds For License Denial and Disciplinary Action

Sec. 506.351. GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. After a hearing, the commission or executive director may deny a license to an applicant, suspend or revoke a person's license, or place on probation a license holder if the applicant or license holder: (1) violates this chapter, a commission rule, or an order of the commission or the executive director; (2) obtains a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact; (3) sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a license; or (4) engages in unprofessional conduct that: (A) endangers or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public as defined by commission rule; or (B) violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the commission. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER I. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES