Tex.
Occ. Code Section 1704.252
Discretionary License Suspension or Revocation: Grounds
(1)
violates this chapter or a rule adopted by the board under this chapter;(2)
fraudulently obtains a license under this chapter;(3)
makes a false statement or misrepresentation:(A)
in an application for an original or renewal license; or(B)
during a hearing conducted by the board;(4)
refuses to answer a question submitted by the board during a hearing relating to the license holder’s license, conduct, or qualifications;(5)
is finally convicted under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States of an offense that:(A)
is a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony; and(B)
is committed after August 27, 1973;(6)
is found by a court to be bankrupt or is insolvent;(7)
is found by a court to be mentally incompetent;(8)
fails to pay a judgment in accordance with Section 1704.204 (Payment of Final Judgment);(9)
pays commissions or fees to or divides commissions or fees with, or offers to pay commissions or fees to or divide commissions or fees with, a person or business entity not licensed under this chapter;(10)
solicits bonding business in a building in which prisoners are processed or confined;(11)
recommends to a client the employment of a particular attorney or law firm in a criminal case;(12)
falsifies or fails to maintain a record required under this chapter;(13)
fails to promptly permit the board, or a representative or an agent of the board, of the county in which the license holder is licensed to inspect a record required under this chapter;(14)
acts as a bail bond surety under a suspended or expired license;(15)
fails two or more times to maintain the amount of security required by Section 1704.160 (Security Requirements); or(16)
misrepresents to an official or an employee of the official the amount for which the license holder may execute a bail bond for purposes of obtaining the release of a person on bond.
Source:
Section 1704.252 — Discretionary License Suspension or Revocation: Grounds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1704.htm#1704.252 (accessed May 4, 2024).
