Section 247.041 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License(a) The department, after providing notice and opportunity for a hearing to the applicant or license holder, may deny, suspend, or revoke a license if the department finds that the applicant, license holder, or a controlling person has:(1) violated this chapter or a rule, standard, or order adopted or license issued under this chapter in either a repeated or substantial manner; or(2) committed any act described by Sections 247.0451(a)(2)-(6).(b) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the department and the appeal from that action are governed by the procedures for a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c) The status of a person as an applicant for a license or as a license holder is preserved until final disposition of the contested matter, except as the court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may order in the public interest for the welfare and safety of the residents.(d) A court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may not order arbitration, whether on motion of any party or on the court's own motion, to resolve a dispute involving the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this section or the conduct with respect to which the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license is sought.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.041
Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2001.Amended By Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 233, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. 9/1/1995Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 114, eff. 9/1/1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 637, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.