Sec. 53.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter does not apply to:
(1)  the Supreme Court of Texas, a person licensed under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government, or an applicant for a license issued under the court's authority on behalf of the judicial department of government;
(2)  a person licensed or an applicant for a license under Chapter 1701;
(3)  an applicant for certification as emergency medical services personnel under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code; or  
(4)  a person who:
(A)  is licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, or the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; and
(B)  has been convicted of a felony under Chapter 481 or 483 or Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by: 
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (H.B. 2845), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (H.B. 1402), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.