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In addition, there are two scenarios where a person’s LTC can be
suspended before DPS takes action. If a person is the subject of
an emergency protective order pursuant to the Code of Criminal
Procedure, a magistrate shall suspend the LTC of the person who
is the subject of the order, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure Article 17.292(l). Once DPS becomes aware of the
matter, DPS will also follow its procedures as outlined in Texas
Government Code Section 411.187 as stated above. Likewise, for
individuals who are subject to a protective order issued under the
Texas Family Code, the court that issues a protective order shall
suspend the LTC of the person who was found to have committed
family violence, pursuant to Texas Family Code Section 85.022(d).
DPS will then also follow its procedures for revocation or suspension
as outlined in Texas Government Code Section 411.187.
6. If my LTC is denied, revoked, or suspended, can I appeal?
Any LTC denial, revocation, or suspension may be appealed within
30 days of receiving official notice in the form of the notice letter
discussed above from Texas DPS that the LTC has been denied,
revoked, or suspended. A person must request a hearing in writing,
and the written request for a hearing must be received by DPS
within 30 days of the date the letter was received by the LTC
holder. See Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.180(e). A person can request a
hearing online or by mail, see the Texas DPS website for additional
information.
If no hearing is requested, then the denial, revocation, or
suspension will be final and unappealable after the 30th day
from receipt of written notice from DPS that the license was
denied, revoked, or suspended, pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 411.180(g).
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