Bill Text: TX HB1402 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Relating to the applicability of the law on the consequences of a criminal conviction to law enforcement officer license holders and applicants.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-17 - Effective on 9/1/11 [HB1402 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HB1402-Enrolled.html

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H.B. No. 1402

AN ACT
relating to the applicability of the law on the consequences of a
criminal conviction to law enforcement officer license holders and
applicants.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 53.002, Occupations Code, is amended to
read as follows:
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 [peace officer] or an applicant
for a license under Chapter 1701 [as a peace officer described by
Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure];
(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.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1402 was passed by the House on May
3,
2011, by the following vote: Yeas 144, Nays 0, 1 present, not
voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1402 was passed by the Senate on
May 25, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor