HB 1508 Information

Information on Occupational License Eligibility

One or more programs offered by Texas A&M University-Central Texas may prepare an individual for an initial occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 53.001. In accordance with state law, please be advised of the following:

1. An individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of an occupational license upon completion of the educational program
2. Each licensing authority that may issue an occupational license to an individual who completes an educational program must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority. A list of current state licensing authorities related to educational programs offered can be found below.
3. Local or county licensing authorities may issue additional guidelines related to criminal history. Applicants should contact their respective local or county licensing authority for more details.
4. A person may request a criminal history evaluation letter regarding the personal eligibility for a license issued by a licensing authority under Texas Occupations Code 53.102.

Students are encouraged to review all applicable eligibility requirements related to the respective occupational license. Questions related to eligibility requirements should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.

Occupational License Notification

Degree	Credential	Agency	External Link
College of Arts & Sciences
English, BA (with Teacher Certification)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
History, BA (with Teacher Certification)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Mathematics, BS (with Teacher Certification)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Political Science, BS (with Teacher Certification)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Nursing, BSN	Registered Nurse	Texas Board of Nursing	Criminal History Information
Social Work, BSW	Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker	Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners	Criminal History Information
College of Business Administration
Accounting, BBA	Certified Public Accountant	Texas State Board of Public Accountancy	Criminal History Information
Accounting, MS	Certified Public Accountant	Texas State Board of Public Accountancy	Criminal History Information
College of Education and Human Development
Education, BS (with Teacher Certification)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS	Licensed Professional Counselor	Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors	Criminal History Information
Counseling, MEd	Licensed Professional Counselor	Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors	Criminal History Information
Counseling, MEd	School Counselor Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Teaching, MA (Alternative Certification Program)	Teacher Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd	Reading Specialist Certification	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Educational Leadership, MEd	Principal Certificate Superintendent Certificate	Texas Education Agency	Criminal History Evaluation Criminal History FAQ
Marriage & Family Therapy, MS	Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist	Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists	Criminal History Information
School Psychology, SSP	Licensed Specialis in School Psychology	Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists	Criminal History Information