Sec. 802.055. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. The department shall conduct a criminal background check on each applicant who submits an application for a license under this chapter and on any controlling person of the applicant. The department may, as permitted by law:
(1) examine any criminal conviction, guilty plea, or deferred adjudication of the applicant or controlling person; and
(2) obtain any criminal history or record of the applicant or controlling person.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals
Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission and Department
Section 802.051. General Powers and Duties; Rules
Section 802.055. Criminal Background Checks
Section 802.057. Disciplinary Database
Section 802.058. Consumer Interest Information
Section 802.059. Dog or Cat Breeder Training and Enforcement Account
Section 802.060. Regulation of Third-Party Inspectors
Section 802.061. Contracts for Enforcement
Section 802.063. Investigations