1. (a) The commission shall adopt rules for licensing applicants, including rules for denial of an application if the applicant, a partner, principal, officer, or general manager of the applicant, or another license or permit holder with a connection to the applicant, has:

   1. (1) before the application date, been convicted of, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or been placed on deferred adjudication for:

      1. (A) a felony; or
      2. (B) a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail or by a fine exceeding $500;
   2. (2) violated an order of the commission or executive director, including an order for sanctions or administrative penalties; or
   3. (3) knowingly submitted false information on the application.
2. (b) The commission by rule shall adopt standards of conduct for license holders under this chapter.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 4.07, eff. September 1, 2009.