The executive director may deny an application for a license or registration if:

1. (1) the applicant does not meet the qualifications for the license or registration; or
2. (2) after conducting an investigation and providing an opportunity for a hearing, the executive director determines that the applicant has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

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

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.067, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.507, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 35 (S.B. 796), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.