§ 13-2-106. APPROVAL AND DENIAL OF APPLICATIONS.

(A)

The department shall review each permit application, under the criteria established by Sections 53.022 ( Factors in Determining Whether Conviction Relates to Occupation ) and 53.023 ( Additional Factors for Licensing Authority to Consider ) of the Texas Occupations Code, to determine the applicant's fitness or ability to perform the duties and obligations of operating a ground transportation service vehicle under this chapter. The department may conduct investigations of the character, ground transportation service experience, and qualifications of each applicant to determine whether an applicant appears fit and qualified to receive a permit.

(B)

The department may not approve an application for a chauffeur's permit unless the applicant:

(1)

reserved;

(2)

has a current Texas driver's license;

(3)

has not been convicted of four or more moving violations of the traffic laws of the City or another jurisdiction within the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of application;

(4)

provides, if required, proof of authorization to work in the United States;

(5)

passes an examination required under Section 13-2-104 ( Additional Requirements ); and

(6)

meets all other requirements for obtaining a chauffeur's permit prescribed by this chapter.

(C)

The department may not approve an application for a chauffeur's permit for an applicant who falsifies, materially alters, or omits information in the application.

(D)

The department may deny the application of a person convicted of an offense set forth in Section 13-2-103 ( Disqualification for Certain Offenses ) or another criminal offense if the department determines that the conviction is directly related to the ability, capacity, or fitness required to perform the duties and discharge the responsibilities of a driver of a ground transportation service vehicle. In making a determination, the department shall use the criteria established in Texas Occupations Code Sections 53.022 ( Factors in Determining Whether Conviction Relates to Occupation ) and 53.023 ( Additional Factors for Licensing Authority to Consider ).

(E)

In making its determination under Subsection (D) of this section, the department may consider that an applicant has failed to complete at least one half of a probated or adjudicated sentence or term of parole for a crime directly related to the duties and responsibilities of a driver of a ground transportation service vehicle.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-106; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20150604-055, Pt. 6, 6-15-15 ; Ord. No. 20160616-023, Pt. 3, 6-27-16 .