1. (a) The executive director or commission may deny an application for or for the renewal of, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the applicant, instructor, instructor training provider, or motorcycle school:

   1. (1) does not satisfy the requirements established under this chapter to receive or retain the license;
   2. (2) permits fraud or engages in a fraudulent practice with reference to an application for the license;
   3. (3) induces or countenances fraud or a fraudulent practice by a person applying for a driver's license or permit;
   4. (4) permits fraud or engages in a fraudulent practice in an action between the applicant or license holder and the public; or
   5. (5) fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
2. (b) A proceeding under this section is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.838, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1111 (H.B. 3838), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1336 (S.B. 763), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.008, eff. September 1, 2020.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 478), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2024.