House Bill 1508
Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
Notice to Applicants/Students Pursuing Programs Resulting in an Occupational License
In accordance with Chapter 53, Subchapter E, section 53.152, if you apply to or are enrolled in a program, or change your program, to one that prepares individuals for issuance of an initial occupational license, please be advised that:
- An individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of an occupational license upon completion of the program;
- Each licensing authority that may issue an occupational license to an individual who completes an educational program must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority.
- Local or county licensing authorities may issue additional guidelines that may result in ineligibility for issuance of an occupational license of an individual convicted of an offense
- A person may request a licensing authority to issue a criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person’s eligibility for a license issued by that authority if they are enrolled or planning to enroll in such program and has reason to believe they may be ineligible for a license upon completion of the program.
South Texas College Programs
The following programs prepare individuals for issuance of an initial occupational license:
Continuing Education
| CIP Code | Program | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| NA | Substitute Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency |
| 52.1501 | Real Estate | Texas Real Estate Commission |
| 51.0601 | Dental Assistant | Texas State Board of Dental Examiners |
| 51.0904 | Emergency Medical Responder | Texas Health and Human Services |
Important Note: This notice applies only to applicants/students pursuing a program for which an occupational license is deemed necessary to practice. Occupations resulting from programs for which an occupational license is not deemed necessary to practice may still require a background check as part of employment procedures.
Applicants are encouraged to review all applicable eligibility requirements related to the respective occupational license. Questions related to eligibility requirements should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.