(a) When an application for an escort chauffeur’s license or renewal has been filed with the chief of police in proper form, the chief of police shall, within a period of 30 days from the date of filing, approve or deny the application. If the application is denied, the chief of police shall send to the applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested, a written statement setting forth the reasons for denial.
(b) The chief of police shall refuse to approve issuance or renewal of an escort chauffeur’s license for any one or more of the following reasons:
(1) the making of a false statement as to a material matter in an application for a license, license renewal, or in a hearing concerning the license;
(2) conviction of applicant or licensee for a violation of a provision of this article or for a felony or an offense involving theft, fraud, or unlawfully carrying a weapon within the preceding five years;
(3) revocation of an escort chauffeur’s license of the applicant within five years preceding application;
(4) conviction of the licensee or applicant of four moving traffic violations within a 12 month period or of driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years;
(5) failure of applicant to present a valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license with motorcycle endorsement. (Ord. 14584)