(a) The department may deny an application for vendor authorization if:
  (1) The applicant attempts to obtain an authorization by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;
  (2) The applicant's prior authorization has been revoked and the basis for the revocation remains;
  (3) The applicant fails to satisfy the standards for equipment and facilities, or insurance, as required by this chapter;
  (4) The applicant, or the applicant's partner, shareholder, director or officer as described in §10.11 of this title (relating to Application; Renewal) is disqualified under §10.6 of this title (relating to Disqualifying Offenses); or
  (5) Otherwise violates the Act or this chapter.
(b) The denial will become final on the thirtieth calendar day following the vendor's receipt of the notice of denial, unless the vendor requests a hearing as outlined in §10.4 of this title (relating to Informal Hearings; Settlement Conference).

Source Note: The provisions of this §10.13 adopted to be effective July 7, 2016, 41 TexReg 4862; amended to be effective May 14, 2020, 45 TexReg 3137