A felon can become a licensed in Texas, although it is not guaranteed. Before TREC denies a license based on a criminal background, they must...

A felon can become a licensed social worker in Texas, although it is not guaranteed. Before a licensing agency denies a license based on a criminal...

I recommend disclosing everything: if you disclose something that they can't use, then they will not use it, but if you fail to disclose something...

As an initial matter, in Texas, a licensing agency will see sealed criminal records, so you should still disclose a sealed deferred adjudication or...

In Texas, before an agency denies a license based on a criminal background, they must consider several factors under Chapter 53 of the Texas...

I am guessing that, when you say that your court case was dismissed, your case was a deferred adjudication. Licensing agencies such as DPS can...

I need to answer of Summary judgment over a class A misd conviction in 1998?

Under DPS Rule 35.4(e), a Class A misdemeanor should only be disqualifying for 5 years, so I do not know why you have been advised of a 20 year...

In my experience, I don't believe a single misdemeanor from 2002 would be an obstacle to licensure. However, I would be sure to accurately report...

Can i get my real estate lic if i have a police report of domestic violence without police arrest ?

Under Texas Occupations Code § 53.0231, an agency cannot consider an arrest that does not lead to a conviction or a deferred adjudication. Until...

After you have requested a hearing, the Department's Enforcement Division will take over the case. They will prepare a Notice of Hearing that they...