2021 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals
Chapter 801 - Veterinarians
Subchapter I. License Denial and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 801.406. Required Disciplinary Action for Certain Felony Convictions
Sec. 801.406. REQUIRED DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR CERTAIN FELONY CONVICTIONS. (a) On conviction of a license holder of a felony under Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code, or Chapter 481 or 483 of that code, the board shall, after conducting an administrative hearing in which the fact of conviction is determined, impose a penalty as provided by Section 801.401. The board shall set the amount of the penalty to match the seriousness of the conviction.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27, Sec. 27(2), eff. September 1, 2005.
(c) The board may reinstate or reissue a license suspended or revoked under this section only on an express determination based on substantial evidence contained in an investigative report indicating that reinstatement or reissuance of the license is in the best interests of:
(1) the public; and
(2) the person whose license has been suspended or revoked.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 27(2), eff. September 1, 2005.
