Texas Administrative Code
Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES
Part 5 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER
Chapter 85 - PAWNSHOPS AND CRAFTED PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS
Subchapter A - RULES OF OPERATION FOR PAWNSHOPS
Division 3 - PAWNSHOP EMPLOYEE LICENSE
Section 85.304 - Processing of Application
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Application requirements . An application for a pawnshop employee license must contain the items required in accordance with § 85.301 of this title (relating to Filing of New Application).
(b) Complete application. An application is complete when:
(c) Decision on application. The OCCC may approve or deny an application.
(d) Probationary license. The commissioner may conditionally approve an application for a probationary period of time when an employee's background and history indicate that confidence in the employee's ability to operate lawfully within the purposes of the Texas Pawnshop Act is questionable. If the commissioner determines that the terms of the probation are not being met, the commissioner may issue an order setting a hearing to suspend or revoke the employee's license.
(e) Hearing. When an application is denied, the applicant has 30 days from the date of the denial to request a hearing in writing to contest the denial. This hearing will be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 and the rules of procedure applicable under § 9.1(a) of this title (relating to Application, Construction, and Definitions) . When a hearing is requested following an initial license application denial, the hearing will be held within 60 days after a request for a hearing is made unless the parties agree to an extension of time. The commissioner will make a final decision approving or denying the license application after receipt of the proposal for decision from the administrative law judge.
(f) Processing time. The OCCC will ordinarily approve or deny a license application within 60 days after the date the application is complete. The OCCC may take more time where good cause exists, as defined by Texas Government Code, § 2005.004.