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Amend CSSB 279 by adding the following ARTICLES,
appropriately numbered, and renumbering ARTICLE 29 of the bill as
appropriate:
ARTICLE 29. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS FUNERAL SERVICES
COMMISSION AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 29.01. Section 651.001, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Subdivision (3-a) to read as follows:
(3-a) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 29.02. Subchapter, Chapter 651, Occupations Code,
is amended by adding Sections 651.004 and 651.005 to read as
follows:
Sec. 651.004. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION.
(a) The department shall administer this chapter. If in
administering this chapter there is a conflict between a provision
of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the provision of
Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter or other law to the Texas
Funeral Service Commission means the department.
Sec. 651.005. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 29.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 651.001(2), 651.002, and 651.153,
Occupations Code; and
(2) Subchapters B, C, and E, Chapter 651, Occupations
Code.
SECTION 29.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
651, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas Funeral Service
Commission immediately before that date are transferred to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Funeral Service
Commission that relates to Chapter 651, Occupations Code, is a rule
or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and
remains in effect until amended or replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Funeral Service Commission that relates to Chapter 651,
Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Funeral Service Commission that is related to
Chapter 651, Occupations Code, is transferred without change in
status to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as
appropriate and without a change in status, the position of the
Texas Funeral Service Commission in an action or proceeding to
which the Texas Funeral Service Commission is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Funeral Service Commission related to
Chapter 651, Occupations Code, are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas Funeral
Service Commission related to Chapter 651, Occupations Code, is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Funeral Service
Commission related to Chapter 651, Occupations Code, is transferred
to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 29.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
651.005, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 30. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
BOARD AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 30.01. Section 1951.002, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Subdivision (6-a) to read as follows:
(6-a) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 30.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1951, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Sections 1951.008 and 1951.009 to read as
follows:
Sec. 1951.008. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND
REGULATION. (a) The department shall administer this chapter. If
in administering this chapter there is a conflict between a
provision of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the
provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter to the board or a reference
in other law to the Texas Structural Pest Control Board means the
department.
Sec. 1951.009. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 30.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1951.002(2), 1951.007, and 1951.206,
Occupations Code; and
(2) Subchapters C, D, and F, Chapter 1951, Occupations
Code.
SECTION 30.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1951, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas Structural Pest
Control Board immediately before that date are transferred to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Structural Pest
Control Board that relates to Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is a
rule or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and
remains in effect until amended or replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Structural Pest Control Board that relates to Chapter 1951,
Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Structural Pest Control Board that is related to
Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is transferred without change in
status to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as
appropriate and without a change in status, the position of the
Texas Structural Pest Control Board in an action or proceeding to
which the Texas Structural Pest Control Board is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board related to
Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas
Structural Pest Control Board related to Chapter 1951, Occupations
Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation; and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Structural Pest
Control Board related to Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 30.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1951.009, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 31. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING
EXAMINERS AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 31.01. Section 1301.002(1), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(1) "Department" ["Board"] means the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation [State Board of Plumbing Examiners].
SECTION 31.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1301, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Sections 1301.004 and 1301.005 to read as
follows:
Sec. 1301.004. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND
REGULATION. (a) The department shall administer this chapter. If
in administering this chapter there is a conflict between a
provision of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the
provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter to the board or a reference
in other law to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners means
the department.
Sec. 1301.005. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 31.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1301.003, 1301.204, 1301.252, 1301.301,
and 1301.303, Occupations Code; and
(2) Subchapter C, Chapter 1301, Occupations Code.
SECTION 31.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1301, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas State Board of
Plumbing Examiners immediately before that date are transferred to
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas State Board of
Plumbing Examiners that relates to Chapter 1301, Occupations Code,
is a rule or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation and remains in effect until amended or replaced by that
department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners that relates to Chapter
1301, Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners that is related
to Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, is transferred without change in
status to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as
appropriate and without a change in status, the position of the
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners in an action or proceeding
to which the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners related
to Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas State
Board of Plumbing Examiners related to Chapter 1301, Occupations
Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation; and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas State Board of
Plumbing Examiners related to Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 31.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1301.005, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 32. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION
AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
AND REGULATION
SECTION 32.01. Section 1602.001, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Subdivision (1-a) to read as follows:
(1-a) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 32.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1602, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Sections 1602.005 and 1602.006 to read as
follows:
Sec. 1602.005. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND
REGULATION. (a) The department shall administer this chapter. If
in administering this chapter there is a conflict between a
provision of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the
provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter to the commission or a
reference in other law to the Texas Cosmetology Commission means
the department.
Sec. 1602.006. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 32.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1602.001(1), 1602.004, and 1602.152,
Occupations Code; and
(2) Subchapters B, C, and E, Chapter 1602, Occupations
Code.
SECTION 32.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1602, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas Cosmetology
Commission immediately before that date are transferred to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Cosmetology
Commission that relates to Chapter 1602, Occupations Code, is a
rule or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and
remains in effect until amended or replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Cosmetology Commission that relates to Chapter 1602,
Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Cosmetology Commission that is related to Chapter
1602, Occupations Code, is transferred without change in status to
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as appropriate and
without a change in status, the position of the Texas Cosmetology
Commission in an action or proceeding to which the Texas
Cosmetology Commission is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Cosmetology Commission related to Chapter
1602, Occupations Code, are transferred to the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas
Cosmetology Commission related to Chapter 1602, Occupations Code,
is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Cosmetology
Commission related to Chapter 1602, Occupations Code, is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 32.05.Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1602.006, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 33. TRANSFER OF THE CHAPTER 1201, OCCUPATIONS CODE
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 33.01. Section 1201.003(7), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(7)"Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation [Housing and Community Affairs].
SECTION 33.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1201, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Section 1201.009 to read as follows:
Sec. 1201.009. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 33.03. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1201, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs immediately before that date are
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs that relates to Chapter 1201,
Occupations Code, is a rule or form of the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation and remains in effect until amended or
replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs that relates to
Chapter 1201, Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs that
is related to Chapter 1201, Occupations Code, is transferred
without change in status to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
assumes, as appropriate and without a change in status, the
position of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
in an action or proceeding to which the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs related to Chapter 1201, Occupations Code, are transferred
to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs related to Chapter
1201, Occupations Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation; and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs related to Chapter 1201, Occupations
Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.
SECTION 33.04. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1201.009, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 34. ABOLITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
AND REGULATION
SECTION 34.01 Section 1601.001, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subdivision (4-a) to read as follows:
(4-a) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 34.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1601, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Sections 1601.005 and 1601.006 to read as
follows:
Sec. 1601.005. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND
REGULATION. (a) The department shall administer this chapter. If
in administering this chapter there is a conflict between a
provision of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the
provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter to the board or a reference
in other law to the State Board of Barber Examiners means the
department.
Sec. 1601.006. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 34.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1601.001(3), 1601.004, and 1601.153,
Occupations Code; and
(2) Subchapters B, C, and E, Chapter 1601, Occupations
Code.
SECTION 34.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1601, Occupations Code, performed by the State Board of Barber
Examiners immediately before that date are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the State Board of Barber
Examiners that relates to Chapter 1601, Occupations Code, is a rule
or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and
remains in effect until amended or replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
State Board of Barber Examiners that relates to Chapter 1601,
Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the State Board of Barber Examiners that is related to
Chapter 1601, Occupations Code, is transferred without change in
status to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as
appropriate and without a change in status, the position of the
State Board of Barber Examiners in an action or proceeding to which
the State Board of Barber Examiners is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the State Board of Barber Examiners related to
Chapter 1601, Occupations Code, are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the State Board of
Barber Examiners related to Chapter 1601, Occupations Code, is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the State Board of Barber
Examiners related to Chapter 1601, Occupations Code, is transferred
to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 34.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1601.006, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 35. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
LAND SURVEYING AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 35.01 Section 1071.002, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subdivision (3-a) to read as follows:
(3-a) "Department" means the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 35.02. Subchapter A, Chapter 1071, Occupations
Code, is amended by adding Sections 1071.005 and 1071.006 to read as
follows:
Sec. 1071.005. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND
REGULATION. (a) The department shall administer this chapter. If
in administering this chapter there is a conflict between a
provision of this chapter and a provision of Chapter 51, the
provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this chapter to the board or a reference
in other law to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors means
the department.
Sec. 1071.006. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall
appoint an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the
department in administering this chapter.
SECTION 35.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1071.002(1) and 1071.003, Occupations
Code; and
(2) Subchapters B, C, and E, Chapter 1071, Occupations
Code.
SECTION 35.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to Chapter
1071, Occupations Code, performed by the Texas Board of
Professional Land Surveying immediately before that date are
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Board of
Professional Land Surveying that relates to Chapter 1071,
Occupations Code, is a rule or form of the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation and remains in effect until amended or
replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying that relates to Chapter
1071, Occupations Code, means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying that is
related to Chapter 1071, Occupations Code, is transferred without
change in status to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
assumes, as appropriate and without a change in status, the
position of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying in an
action or proceeding to which the Texas Board of Professional Land
Surveying is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
related to Chapter 1071, Occupations Code, are transferred to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas Board of
Professional Land Surveying related to Chapter 1071, Occupations
Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation; and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Board of
Professional Land Surveying related to Chapter 1071, Occupations
Code, is transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.
SECTION 35.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1071.006, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
ARTICLE 36. ABOLITION OF THE TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
GEOSCIENTISTS AND TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
SECTION 36.01 Section 1.02(1), Texas Geoscience Practice Act
(Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is amended to read
as follows:
(1) "Department" ["Board"] means the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation [Board of Professional Geoscientists].
SECTION 36.02. Subchapter A, Texas Geoscience Practice Act
(Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is amended by
adding Sections 1.05 and 1.06 to read as follows:
Sec. 1.05. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION.
(a) The department shall administer this Act. If in administering
this Act there is a conflict between a provision of this Act and a
provision of Chapter 51, the provision of Chapter 51 controls.
(b) A reference in this Act to the board or a reference in
other law to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists means
the department.
Sec. 1.06. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The governor shall appoint
an advisory committee of seven persons to advise the department in
administering this Act.
SECTION 36.03. On September 1, 2003, the following laws are
repealed:
(1) Sections 1.03, 3.01, 3.02(a), 3.03, 3.04, 3.05,
and 3.06, Texas Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's
Texas Civil Statutes); and
(2) Subchapters B and E, Texas Geoscience Practice Act
(Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
SECTION 36.04. On September 1, 2003:
(1) all functions and activities relating to the Texas
Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes), performed by the Texas Board of Professional
Geoscientists immediately before that date are transferred to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(2) a rule or form adopted by the Texas Board of
Professional Geoscientists that relates to the Texas Geoscience
Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is a
rule or form of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and
remains in effect until amended or replaced by that department;
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists that relates to the Texas
Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes), means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(4) a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding
before the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists that is
related to the Texas Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b,
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is transferred without change in
status to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assumes, as
appropriate and without a change in status, the position of the
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists in an action or
proceeding to which the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
is a party;
(5) all money, contracts, leases, property, and
obligations of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
related to the Texas Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b,
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), are transferred to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation;
(6) all property in the custody of the Texas Board of
Professional Geoscientists related to the Texas Geoscience
Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
and
(7) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Texas Board of
Professional Geoscientists related to the Texas Geoscience
Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is
transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 36.05. Not later than November 1, 2003, the
governor shall appoint the advisory committee required by Section
1.06, Texas Geoscience Practice Act (Article 3271b, Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes), as added by this Act.