Felony Restrictions by Code

Below is a listing of the Texas Codes that contain statutory restrictions on convicted felons. Click on a code to view the restrictions we have been able to identify within that code. We do not warrant this to be a complete listing of all restrictions for felons.

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§164.153. Disciplinary Actions And Procedures — Certain Persons Ineligible For Reinstatement

Except on an express determination based on substantial evidence contained in an investigative report indicating that reinstatement or reissue of the license is in the best interests of the public and of the person whose license has been canceled, revoked, or suspended, the board may not reinstate or reissue a license to a person whose license has been canceled, revoked, or suspended because of a felony conviction under:

(1) Chapter 481 or 483, Health and Safety Code;
(2) Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code; or
(3) the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.).

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/OC/htm/OC.164.htm#164.153