What due process protections exist for licensees during TBCE actions?

• A. The licensee has no right to notice before action.
• B. Licensees receive notice and opportunity to be heard, and may appeal decisions as provided by law.
• C. The board can suspend a license without any hearing.
• D. Licensees must prove innocence in a full trial before any action.

Answer: (B)

Due process in regulatory actions against licenses requires notice, a hearing to present defenses, and a path to appeal the decision as provided by law. In TBCE matters, a licensee facing action is entitled to advance notice of the charges, a hearing where they can present evidence and contest the allegations, and an opportunity to appeal if the outcome is adverse. This framework prevents arbitrary enforcement and keeps the process fair and reviewable. It wouldn’t be correct to say there’s no notice, or that a suspension can occur without a hearing, or that a licensee must prove innocence in a full trial; administrative proceedings are conducted through hearings and post-decision review rather than a full judicial trial.