1. (a) TJJD may impose disciplinary action when a certified officer has committed a violation of the Code of Ethics or has engaged in conduct that meets the definition of abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving a juvenile in a department, program, facility, or non-juvenile justice contract facility.

2. (b) TJJD may impose any of the following disciplinary actions, including a combination of disciplinary actions:

   1. (1) written reprimand;
   2. (2) revocation of certification;
   3. (3) suspension of certification; or
   4. (4) probated suspension of certification.
3. (c) A certified officer is entitled to a hearing before SOAH if revocation, suspension, or probated suspension of the certification is the disciplinary action sought.
4. (d) A majority vote of the Board is required to impose revocation, suspension, or probated suspension as disciplinary action on the certification.
5. (e) Subject to Board approval, a certified officer may voluntarily surrender the certification in lieu of the imposition of disciplinary action. The acceptance may include a condition that the person is ineligible for future certification.

Source Note:The provisions of this §349.300 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2616.