If a licensee is convicted of a crime, what must they do in relation to TBCE?

• A. Report the conviction as required and respond to TBCE as part of disciplinary process. (Correct)
• B. Do nothing
• C. Wait for TBCE to contact them
• D. Only report if asked by the court

Answer: (A)

A licensee who is convicted must report the conviction to TBCE and participate in the board’s disciplinary process. This reporting is a mandatory duty, not optional, and it triggers TBCE’s formal review to assess how the conviction affects the licensee’s fitness to practice. By promptly informing TBCE and cooperating with the board, the licensee helps ensure accountability, allows TBCE to gather necessary information, and may lead to appropriate actions such as investigations, hearings, or sanctions if warranted. Waiting to be contacted or acting only if prompted by the court would bypass this required process and could itself create additional penalties.