HB 1508 Licensing Requirements
Notice to Students Pursuing a Dallas College Program That Prepares Them for an Occupational License:
Under Texas law, if you apply for or enroll in a Dallas College program that may prepare you for an initial occupational license, and/or if you later decide to change to one of these programs, please be aware that:
- An individual who has been convicted of a crime may be ineligible for an occupational license after completing the related educational program;
- Each licensing authority that issues occupational licenses to students who complete educational programs must establish guidelines, including the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other standards that affect the decisions of the licensing authority;
- A licensing authority may issue additional state or local restrictions or guidelines to determine the eligibility of an individual who has been convicted of a crime for an occupational license;
- A person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a Dallas College program that may prepare him or her for an initial occupational license has the right to request that a licensing authority issue a Criminal History Evaluation Letter regarding the person’s eligibility for a license. Please note that fees may apply.
Note: This notice applies only to students who plan to pursue a course of study for which an occupational license may be necessary when they finish a program. It should not be considered applicable generally to students who are not pursuing study in a program for which an occupational license is required.
This information is being provided to all students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a Dallas College program that prepares them for an occupational license regardless of whether the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. We encourage all applicants and enrolled students to review the eligibility requirements for their program and the related occupational license.
Note: The criminal history evaluation letter is separate and distinct from any criminal background check requirement that may be required for enrollment in a particular Dallas College course.
The information provided here is not exhaustive. Questions about a particular licensing authority’s guideline, eligibility requirements or requests for a Criminal History Evaluation Letter should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.
Programs and Licensing Agencies
Credit
Accounting
Associate Degree Nursing
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive
- This program is subject to an accreditation requirement and or employment restrictions that could require a criminal background check.
Cardiac Sonography
- American Medical Association
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Construction Technology
- This program is subject to an accreditation requirement and or employment restrictions that could require a criminal background check.
Criminal Justice
- This program is subject to an accreditation requirement and or employment restrictions that could require a criminal background check.
Dental Hygiene
Digital Forensics
- Employees will require criminal history evaluated as part of the application.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Employees will require criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure application.
Education-Related Degrees
Electricians
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education
Fire Protection Technology
Health Professions
- An employer may ask questions about an applicant's or employee's background, or to require a background check.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Texas Department of State Health Services
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Assisting
Medical Front Office
- An employer may ask questions about an applicant's or employee's background, or to require a background check.
Medical Laboratory Technology
Occupational Therapy
Paralegal
Radiologic Sciences
Real Estate
Respiratory Care Program
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counseling
Surgical Technologist
- Licensure applicants will have criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure application.
Veterinary Technology
Continuing Education
Allied Health
- Certified Nurses Aide & Medication Aide (Continuing Education), Texas Department of State Health Services
- Community Health Care Worker (Continuing Education), Texas Health and Human Services
- Dental Assistant, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- Emergency Medical Services (Continuing Education), Texas Health and Human Services
- Medical Assistant (Continuing Education), Texas Medical Board
- Pharmacy Technicians (Continuing Education), Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Veterinary Technical Assistant (Continuing Education), Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Automotive and Truck Driving
- CDL Truck Driving Training (Continuing Education), Texas Department of Public Safety
Business and Management
- Accounting (Continuing Education), Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Insurance Agent and Insurance Customer Service Representative, Texas Department of Insurance
Construction
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Continuing Education), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR)
Horticulture
- Irrigation Design, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Protective and Public Services
- Fire Academy (Continuing Education), Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- Law Enforcement (Continuing Education), Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
- Paralegal (Continuing Education), Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Teacher Education
- Alternative Teacher Certification (Continuing Education), Texas Education Agency
- Texas Childcare Licensing (Continuing Education), Texas Department of State Health Services
Sports and Fitness
- Athletic Trainers (Continuing Education), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR)