(a) HHSC may suspend or revoke an existing permit,
deny a permit, or deny a person the opportunity to take the examination
for a permit if the person has a conviction for an offense listed
in Texas Health and Safety Code §250.006.
(b) HHSC reviews an applicant's or existing medication
aide's criminal background based on the Federal Bureau of Investigation
fingerprinting submitted through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
(c) A person who is denied a permit, or who has a permit
suspended or revoked, due to his or her criminal background is given
notice in accordance with §557.123(d) and (e) of this chapter
(relating to Violations, Complaints, and Disciplinary Actions).
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Source Note: The provisions of this §557.121 adopted to be effective September 24, 2018, 43 TexReg 6328; amended to be effective December 26, 2021, 46 TexReg 9054; amended to be effective September 18, 2024, 49 TexReg 7350 |