(a) An applicant for a license under this subchapter must submit to the department:
(1) an application form prescribed by the department;
(2) any other information required by the department; and
(3) a fee in an amount set by the department.
(b) The department shall conduct a criminal background check on each applicant who submits an application for a license under this subchapter and on any controlling person of the applicant. The department may, as permitted by law:
(1) examine any criminal conviction, guilty plea, or deferred adjudication of the applicant or controlling person; and
(2) obtain any criminal history or record of the applicant or controlling person.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.