Tex. Occ. Code Section 401.451
Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action

(a)

After a hearing, the commission or executive director may deny a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke a person’s license or place on probation a license holder if the applicant or license holder:

(1)

violates this chapter or an order issued or rule adopted under this chapter;

(2)

obtains a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;

(3)

sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a license or certificate of registration; or

(4)

engages in unprofessional conduct that:

(A)

endangers or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public as defined by commission rule; or

(B)

violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the commission.

(b)

Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(53), eff. September 1, 2015.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.078, eff. September 1, 2015.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(53), eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Section 401.451 — Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.401.htm#401.451 (accessed May 26, 2025).

401.001
Definitions 401.051
Physicians 401.052
Nurses 401.053
Persons Trained by Department of State Health Services 401.054
Persons Certified by Texas Education Agency 401.055
University or College Teachers 401.056
Students 401.057
Hearing Conservation Program 401.058
Application to Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers 401.059
Application to Other Licensed Professionals 401.060
Medical Practice 401.061
Over-the-counter Hearing Aids 401.102
Advisory Board Membership 401.105
Terms 401.107
Presiding Officer 401.108
Meetings 401.201
General Powers and Duties 401.202
Standards of Ethical Practice 401.203
Assistance Filing Complaint 401.251
Telephone Number for Complaints 401.301
License Required 401.302
Issuance of License 401.303
License Application 401.304
Applicant Eligibility 401.305
Examination 401.308
Provisional License 401.311
Intern License 401.312
Licensed Assistants 401.351
License Term 401.352
License Renewal 401.401
Audiometric Testing 401.402
Practice by Speech-language Pathologists 401.403
Practice by Audiologists 401.404
Hearing Instrument Sales to Minors 401.451
Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action 401.501
Deceptive Trade Practice 401.2021
Rules for Hearing Instruments 401.3041
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Issuance 401.5021
Refund 401.10205
Duties of Advisory Board

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 401.451 — Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.401.htm#401.451 (last accessed May 10, 2025).