Sec. 53.002. 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. 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.