Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1329 amends the Occupations Code to allow an applicant for a structural pest control business license to satisfy the liability requirement of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board by filing with the board a bond, a certificate of deposit, or other proof of funds in the amount of at least $300,000 for payment of any claims of damage to a person or property that occurs due to negligence in the course of performing structural pest control services on any property under the applicant’s care, custody, or control. The bill requires an applicant who files such proof of funds to designate a third party to handle the processing of damage claims relating to that security. The bill allows an applicant who operates solely as a wood treater who treats wood on commercial property owned by the applicant to satisfy the liability requirement by filing with the board evidence of coverage under a general liability insurance policy, in an amount of at least $200,000 for bodily injury and property damage coverage, with a minimum total aggregate of $300,000 for all occurrences.