Texas Plumber Arrest & Loss of License

Texas Plumber Arrested? Will I lose My License?

Plumbers in Texas spend years building their profession. One arrest can put all that hard work in jeopardy and lead to the loss of their license.

Why?

The TSBPE protects the public. Since plumbers enter private homes unattended, the Board strictly screens licensees. A plumber arrested can cause the loss of their license and at minimum triggers an immediate review process.

Here is how the Board finds out and how to fight back.

1. Texas Plumber Arrest: Will the Board Will Find Out?

Don’t assume you can pay a fine and keep it quiet. The State will find out about a Texas plumber’s arrest. Here’s how:

• Fingerprint Monitoring: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) monitors your fingerprints and notifies the TSBPE of arrests immediately.
• Renewal Disclosures: You must disclose criminal history during license renewal. Lying on this application constitutes fraud and grounds for immediate revocation.

2. The “Fitness Determination” Trap

The type of crime a Texas Plumber is arrested for is extremely important when it comes to the loss of your license. Texas law allows the Board to revoke your license for crimes “directly related” to your duties. If you face a conviction, the Board performs a “Fitness Determination.”

The Board evaluates the crime’s severity, the time passed, and your work history. Warning: Patterns matter. A second DWI or a drug charge significantly increases the risk of suspension or revocation.

3. Arrests That Risk Loss of License

What a Texas Plumber is arrested for is extremely important when it comes to the loss of your license. Any arrest of a plumber for any offense can trigger consequences to their license, however, the Board targets arrests for specific offenses that suggest you pose a risk to clients:

• Theft & Burglary: Plumbers work around expensive equipment and valuables. Theft charges create immediate red flags.
• Assault: Plumbers work in clients’ homes. The Board takes a history of violence seriously.
• DWI & Drugs: Plumber often drive company vehicles and operate dangerous tools. A DWI conviction signals a safety risk.
• https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.53.htm

4. How To Defend Your License after an Arrest

Standard plea deals with lawyers who just want to move your case can & will kill your career. At The Meyers Firm, Paul is familiar with both the Occupations Code & the Penal code. If a plumber is arrested in Texas, Paul fights for:

• Dismissal: This ensures the TSBPE cannot use the incident against you.
• Deferred Adjudication: This remedy can navigate specific Board rules to minimize damage, even without a full dismissal.
• Non-Disclosure: Sealing your record protects your reputation from employers and the public.

Protect Your Career

You worked too hard to hand your license over to the state. If you face charges in Montgomery County, you need a defense team that understands the stakes.

Call Paul Meyers Today. Protect your license and livelihood.

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Phone: (936) 766-5171