82R8158 MAW-F
 
  By: Guillen H.B. No. 1402
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
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.