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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commission shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder for a violation of:
(1) this chapter;
(2) the reporting requirements provided by Articles 2B.0053 and 2B.0055, Code of Criminal Procedure; or
(3) a commission rule.
(a-1) Except with respect to an officer elected under the Texas Constitution, the commission shall revoke or suspend a law enforcement agency's authority to employ a license holder, place on probation an agency whose authority to employ a license holder has been suspended, or reprimand a law enforcement agency for a violation described by Subsection (a).
(b) The commission may establish procedures for the revocation of a license issued under this chapter.
(c) The commission by rule may adopt other necessary enforcement procedures.
(d) The commission may revoke a license issued under this chapter to an officer elected under the Texas Constitution only if the officer is convicted of:
(1) a felony; or
(2) a criminal offense directly involving the person's duties as an officer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1701.501. Disciplinary Action - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-1701-501/
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