By: Guillen (Senate Sponsor - Zaffirini) H.B. No. 1402

(In the Senate - Received from the House May 4, 2011; May 5, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice; May 19, 2011, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 19, 2011, sent to printer.)

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.

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