Sec. 504.254. RIGHT TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING. (a) If the department proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a person's license, registration, or certification issued by the department, the person is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
(b) Procedures for disciplinary action are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code. Rules of practice adopted by the executive commissioner under Section 2001.004, Government Code, applicable to the proceedings for a disciplinary action may not conflict with rules adopted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors
Subchapter F. Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 504.251. Grounds for License, Registration, or Certification Denial or Disciplinary Action
Section 504.252. Disciplinary Powers of Department
Section 504.2525. Summary License, Registration, or Certification Suspension
Section 504.253. Complaint and Investigation
Section 504.254. Right to Administrative Hearing
Section 504.255. Appeal of Certain Denials, Refusals to Renew, and Suspensions