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(a) In addition to the information to which the board is entitled under Section 411.125, Government Code, the board may request and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as provided by Section 411.087, Government Code.
(b) Criminal history record information received by the board may be used only by the board and is privileged. The information may not be disclosed to any person other than:
(1) as required under a court order; or
(2) to a nursing board that is a member of the nurse licensure compact under Chapter 304.
(c) If, on the basis of criminal history record information obtained by the board, the board proposes to deny an application for a license, refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license or temporary permit, the applicant or license holder is entitled to a hearing under Section 301.454.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 301.1615. Obtaining Criminal History Record Information; Hearing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-301-1615/
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