(a) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) may deny a person or entity a license or suspend or revoke an existing license on the grounds that the person or entity has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the ownership or operation of a facility.(b) In determining whether a criminal conviction directly relates, HHSC shall apply the requirements and consider the provisions of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 53 (relating to Consequences of Criminal Conviction).(c) The following felonies and misdemeanors directly relate to the duties and responsibilities of the ownership or operation of a health care facility because these criminal offenses indicate an ability or a tendency for the person to be unable to own or operate a facility:(1) a misdemeanor violation of the Act;(2) a misdemeanor or felony involving moral turpitude;(3) a misdemeanor or felony relating to deceptive business practices;(4) a misdemeanor or felony of practicing any health-related profession without a required license;(5) a misdemeanor or felony under any federal or state law relating to drugs, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances;(6) a misdemeanor or felony under Texas Penal Code (TPC)