REVOCATION OF LICENSES

(a) In this section: (1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; (B) is subject before expiration to suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by an issuing licensing authority; and (C) must be obtained before a person may practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession. (2) "Licensing authority" means: (A) the Texas Medical Board; (B) the State Board of Dental Examiners; (C) the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; (D) the Texas Board of Nursing; (E) the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; (F) the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; or (G) another state agency authorized to regulate a provider who receives or is eligible to receive payment for a health care service under a health care program. (b) A licensing authority shall revoke a license issued by the authority to a person if the person is convicted of a felony under Section 35A.02, Penal Code. In revoking the license, the licensing authority shall comply with all procedures generally applicable to the licensing authority in revoking licenses.