88R7993 JTZ-D     By: Collier H.B. No. 5116       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses based   on an arrest or conviction for certain offenses involving a   controlled substance.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 802.107, Occupations Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:          (d)  Notwithstanding Sections 51.356 and 51.4012 and Chapter   53, the department may not deny issuance of a license to, refuse to   renew the license of, or revoke or suspend a license held by a   person based on the person's arrest or conviction for an offense   involving the possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled   substance.          SECTION 2.  Section 1603.401, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1603.401.  DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION. (a) The   department may deny an application for issuance or renewal of, or   may suspend or revoke, a license or permit if the applicant or   person holding the license or permit:                (1)  engages in gross malpractice;                (2)  knowingly continues to practice while having an   infectious or contagious disease;                (3)  knowingly makes a false or deceptive statement in   advertising;                (4)  advertises, practices, or attempts to practice   under another person's name or trade name;                (5)  engages in fraud or deceit in obtaining a license   or permit; or                (6)  engages in an act that violates this chapter or   Chapter 51 or a rule or order adopted or issued under this chapter   or Chapter 51.          (b)  Notwithstanding Sections 51.356 and 51.4012 and Chapter   53, the department may not deny an application for issuance or   renewal of, or suspend or revoke, a license or permit based on the   arrest or conviction of the applicant or license or permit holder   for an offense involving the possession, manufacture, or delivery   of a controlled substance.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.