# Tex. Occupations Code § 53.003: LEGISLATIVE INTENT; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C53_S53.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 53.003
- **Heading:** LEGISLATIVE INTENT; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 53 / Section 53.003

## Text

(a) It is the intent of the legislature to enhance opportunities for a person to obtain gainful employment after the person has:

(1) been convicted of an offense; and

(2) discharged the sentence for the offense.

(b) This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intent of the legislature.

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