When can a person's license be placed on probation?

A person's license can be placed on probation when certain conditions or violations occur that warrant a more lenient alternative to suspension or revocation. In the context of licensing under the Texas DPS Private Security Bureau, if a license has been suspended, it signifies that the individual has committed a significant infraction or is not in compliance with regulations that could jeopardize their ability to operate legally.

Probation serves as a way for the regulatory body to monitor the individual's compliance with the rules while still allowing them to maintain a conditional status of their license. This period of probation often comes with specific requirements or limitations that the license holder must adhere to in order to eventually restore their full privileges.

The other scenarios—such as minor infractions, lack of continuing education, and insufficient funds—do not directly lead to a situation where a license would automatically be placed on probation in the same manner as a suspension would. These issues may lead to different consequences or requirements for the license holder but do not constitute grounds for probation in the same clear-cut way that a suspension does. Thus, when a license is suspended, placing it on probation represents a structured way to facilitate compliance without resorting to complete revocation.