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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; |
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providing penalties; authorizing fees. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Title 6, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Chapter 1003 to read as follows: |
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CHAPTER 1003. FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS |
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SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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Sec. 1003.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as |
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the Foundation Repair Contractors Act. |
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Sec. 1003.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: |
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(1) "Advisory board" means the Foundation Repair |
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Advisory Board. |
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(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of |
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Licensing and Regulation. |
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(3) "Department" means the Texas Department of |
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Licensing and Regulation. |
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(4) "Executive director" means the executive director |
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of the department. |
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(5) "Foundation" means that portion of the structure |
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of a residential property, other than a column, that serves the |
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function of: |
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(A) supporting an overlying structure; |
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(B) providing a base for an overlying structure; |
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or |
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(C) transmitting loads from an overlying |
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structure to the underlying soils. |
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(6) "Foundation repair company" means a person engaged |
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in the business of foundation repair contracting. |
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(7) "Foundation repair contracting" means performing |
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or offering to prepare an estimation or to perform the preparation |
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for, installation of, or construction functions in connection with |
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the repair or maintenance of a foundation. |
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(8) "Foundation repair work" means the preparation for |
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or estimation of the repair or maintenance of a foundation, or labor |
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or the use of materials for the installation or construction |
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functions in connection with the repair or maintenance of a |
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foundation. |
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(9) "Laborer" means an individual who, under the |
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supervision and direction of a person licensed under this chapter, |
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performs nonsupervisory manual labor, including digging holes, |
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pouring supports, tunneling, and installing underpinning. |
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(10) "Mobile structure" means: |
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(A) a manufactured home that complies with the |
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construction and safety standards of the United States Department |
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of Housing and Urban Development; or |
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(B) a mobile home, as defined by Section |
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1201.003. |
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(11) "Principal" means an individual who: |
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(A) personally or constructively holds, |
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including as the beneficiary of a trust: |
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(i) at least 10 percent of a corporation's |
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outstanding stock; or |
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(ii) more than $25,000 of the fair market |
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value of a business entity; |
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(B) has the controlling interest in a business |
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entity; |
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(C) has a direct or indirect participating |
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interest through shares, stock, or otherwise, regardless of whether |
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voting rights are included, of more than 10 percent of the profits, |
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proceeds, or capital gains of a business entity; |
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(D) is a member of the board of directors or other |
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governing body of a business entity; or |
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(E) serves as an elected officer of a business |
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entity. |
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(12) "Residential property" means a single-family |
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home or duplex not more than three stories in height or a townhome |
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not more than two stories in height. |
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Sec. 1003.003. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This chapter does not apply |
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to: |
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(1) an individual who performs foundation repair work |
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only on a home for which the individual is listed in the records of |
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the local appraisal district as the owner, except that the |
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individual may not pay compensation to any person for the repair |
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other than to purchase materials; |
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(2) an individual licensed as an engineer under |
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Chapter 1001; |
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(3) a person who performs foundation repair work only |
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on a mobile structure; |
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(4) a person who performs foundation repair work only |
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on nonresidential property; |
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(5) a person who, for compensation: |
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(A) constructs or remodels a single-family home |
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or duplex; |
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(B) supervises or manages the construction or |
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remodeling of a single-family home or duplex; or |
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(C) contracts for the supervision or management |
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of the construction or remodeling of a single-family home or |
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duplex; or |
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(6) a person regularly employed as a maintenance |
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person for the owner of residential or commercial property who: |
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(A) physically performs work on structures on the |
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property; and |
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(B) does not perform or offer to perform |
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foundation repair work for the public. |
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(b) For the purposes of Subsection (a)(5): |
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(1) the remodeling of a single-family home or duplex |
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is not exempt if the work consists solely of foundation repair work; |
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and |
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(2) foundation repair work, including work done under |
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a structural or foundation warranty covering the original |
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construction or the remodel, conducted on a single-family home or |
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duplex is exempt from the requirements of this chapter to the extent |
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that the repair work is supervised, managed, or performed, or |
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contracted to be supervised, managed, or performed, by the person |
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who originally: |
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(A) constructed or remodeled the single-family |
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home or duplex; |
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(B) supervised or managed the construction or |
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remodeling of the single-family home or duplex; or |
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(C) contracted for the supervision or management |
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of the construction or remodeling of the single-family home or |
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duplex. |
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(c) A laborer is not required to hold a license under this |
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chapter if the laborer is engaged in foundation repair under the |
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supervision of a license holder and in accordance with this |
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chapter. |
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SUBCHAPTER B. FOUNDATION REPAIR ADVISORY BOARD |
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Sec. 1003.051. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) The |
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Foundation Repair Advisory Board consists of nine members appointed |
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by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's |
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approval, as follows: |
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(1) one member who is an official of a municipality; |
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(2) one member who is an engineer licensed under |
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Chapter 1001; |
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(3) four members who are foundation repair master |
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license holders; |
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(4) one member who is a journeyman license holder; |
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(5) one member who is a building contractor |
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principally engaged in residential building; and |
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(6) one member who represents the public and is not |
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affiliated with any foundation repair company. |
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(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without |
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regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or |
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national origin of the appointee. |
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(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(3), the commission may |
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appoint a person to the advisory board under that subdivision if the |
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person: |
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(1) does not hold a license under this chapter; and |
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(2) meets the qualifications for the license, |
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including the requirement that the person pass a criminal |
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background check. |
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(d) A member appointed under Subsection (c) must apply for |
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and obtain a license not later than the 30th day after the date the |
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member is appointed. |
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Sec. 1003.052. ADVISORY BOARD DUTIES. The advisory board |
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shall provide advice and recommendations to the department and |
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commission on technical matters relevant to the administration and |
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enforcement of this chapter, including examination content, |
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licensing standards, foundation repair standards, fees, rules, and |
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continuing education requirements. |
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Sec. 1003.053. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Advisory board members |
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serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members expire |
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on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. |
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(b) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the |
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presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's |
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approval, shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired |
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term with an individual having the same qualifications as the |
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individual's predecessor. |
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(c) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full |
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terms. |
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Sec. 1003.054. PRESIDING OFFICER. (a) The presiding |
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officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall |
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designate one member of the advisory board to serve as presiding |
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officer of the advisory board for a one-year term. |
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(b) The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on |
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any matter before the advisory board. |
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Sec. 1003.055. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. An advisory |
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board member serves without compensation but may receive |
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reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in |
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performing functions as an advisory board member, as provided by |
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the General Appropriations Act and the budget of the department. |
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Sec. 1003.056. MEETINGS. The advisory board shall meet at |
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least annually and may meet at other times at the call of the |
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presiding officer of the commission or the executive director. |
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SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT |
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Sec. 1003.101. RULES. The commission shall adopt rules as |
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necessary to implement this chapter, including rules: |
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(1) regarding the requirements to obtain and renew |
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each type of license under this chapter; |
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(2) regarding the operation of a foundation repair |
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company, including reasonable minimum insurance requirements, and |
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the performance of foundation repair contracting; |
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(3) governing the use, display, and advertisement of a |
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license issued under this chapter; |
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(4) regarding advertising in relation to an offer to |
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perform foundation repair work or foundation repair contracting; |
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and |
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(5) relating to administrative sanctions that may be |
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imposed on a person under this chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.102. CONTRACTS FOR ENFORCEMENT. The department |
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may contract with another state agency or political subdivision of |
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this state to enforce this chapter and rules adopted under this |
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chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.103. PERSONNEL. The department may employ |
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personnel necessary to administer this chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.104. DIRECTORY OF LICENSE HOLDERS. The |
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department shall maintain a directory of license holders and make |
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the directory available to the public on the Internet. |
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Sec. 1003.105. FEES. The commission shall establish and |
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the department shall collect reasonable and necessary fees in |
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amounts sufficient to cover the costs of administering this |
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chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.106. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK. The |
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department may obtain criminal history record information under |
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Subchapter F, Chapter 411, Government Code, for an applicant for or |
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holder of a license under this chapter. For purposes of Section |
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411.093, Government Code, an applicant for or holder of a license |
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under this chapter includes a principal of the applicant or license |
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holder. |
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SUBCHAPTER D. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS |
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Sec. 1003.151. LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) Unless the person |
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holds an appropriate license issued under this chapter, a person |
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may not: |
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(1) operate a foundation repair company; |
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(2) perform foundation repair work or supervise the |
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performance of foundation repair work; or |
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(3) prepare or provide: |
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(A) cost estimates for foundation repair work, |
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including bids or proposals; or |
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(B) a contract to perform foundation repair work. |
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(b) A person may not offer to perform an activity listed in |
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Subsection (a) unless the person holds an appropriate license |
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issued under this chapter. |
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(c) A license issued under this chapter is not transferable |
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and may be used only by the person, including a single foundation |
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repair company, listed on the license. |
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Sec. 1003.152. LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS. The department |
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shall issue foundation repair company, master, journeyman, and |
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estimator licenses. |
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Sec. 1003.153. FOUNDATION REPAIR COMPANY LICENSE. (a) A |
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foundation repair company license entitles the license holder to |
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engage in business as a foundation repair company. |
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(b) To be eligible for a foundation repair company license: |
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(1) if the applicant is an individual, the applicant |
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must: |
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(A) submit proof that the applicant owns the |
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foundation repair company as a sole proprietor; |
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(B) be a master license holder or submit proof |
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that the applicant will employ at least one master license holder |
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full-time; |
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(C) submit proof that the applicant has |
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insurance that meets the requirements of commission rules; and |
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(D) pass a criminal history background check; or |
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(2) if the applicant is a business entity: |
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(A) the applicant must identify each principal of |
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the applicant, including: |
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(i) the name and address of each partner, if |
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the applicant is a partnership; and |
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(ii) the name and address of the president, |
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secretary, and treasurer, if the applicant is a corporation; |
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(B) the applicant must submit proof that the |
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applicant will employ at least one master license holder full-time; |
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(C) the applicant must submit proof that the |
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applicant has insurance that meets the requirements of commission |
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rules; and |
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(D) each principal of the applicant must pass a |
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criminal history background check. |
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Sec. 1003.154. MASTER LICENSE. (a) A master license |
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entitles the license holder to engage in foundation repair |
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contracting. |
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(b) An applicant for a master license under this chapter |
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must: |
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(1) be at least 21 years of age; |
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(2) have at least 60 months of documented, practical |
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work experience performing foundation repair contracting under the |
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supervision of a master license holder during the preceding 10 |
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years or substantially equivalent experience as determined by the |
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department; |
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(3) pass a criminal history background check; and |
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(4) pass an examination administered by the |
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department. |
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Sec. 1003.155. JOURNEYMAN LICENSE. (a) A journeyman |
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license entitles the license holder to engage in foundation repair |
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contracting under the supervision of a master license holder. |
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(b) An applicant for a journeyman license under this chapter |
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must: |
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(1) be at least 21 years of age; |
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(2) have at least 24 months of documented, practical |
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work experience in foundation repair contracting under the |
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supervision of a master license holder during the preceding 10 |
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years or substantially equivalent experience as determined by the |
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department; |
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(3) pass a criminal history background check; and |
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(4) pass an examination administered or accepted by |
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the department. |
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Sec. 1003.156. ESTIMATOR LICENSE. (a) An estimator |
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license entitles the license holder to engage in providing |
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estimates or preparations for foundation repair contracting or |
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foundation repair work under the supervision of a master or |
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journeyman license holder. |
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(b) An applicant for an estimator license under this chapter |
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must: |
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(1) be at least 18 years of age; |
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(2) pass a criminal history background check; and |
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(3) pass an examination administered or accepted by |
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the department. |
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Sec. 1003.157. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. (a) An applicant who |
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holds a degree or diploma or completes a certification program from |
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an institution of higher education that is accredited by an |
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accrediting agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education |
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Coordinating Board, holds a certificate of authority to grant |
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degrees issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or |
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is similarly authorized to award degrees by an equivalent governing |
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body in another state as determined by the executive director may |
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substitute: |
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(1) a four-year degree or diploma in engineering for |
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24 months of practical experience required under this subchapter; |
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(2) a two-year associate's degree, a two-year diploma, |
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or a two-year certification program primarily focused on |
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engineering or construction-related work for 12 months of practical |
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experience required under this subchapter; |
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(3) a one-year certification program, or a program |
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that is not less than two semesters, in engineering or |
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construction-related work for six months of practical experience |
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required under this subchapter; and |
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(4) a program resulting in another applicable degree, |
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diploma, or certificate for an amount of practical experience |
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required under this subchapter as determined by the department |
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under commission rule. |
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(b) Each of the following qualifies as practical experience |
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required under this subchapter: |
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(1) verified military service in which the person was |
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trained in or performed related engineering or |
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construction-related work as part of the person's military |
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occupational specialty; and |
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(2) experience performing engineering or construction |
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work related to foundation repair while employed by a governmental |
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entity. |
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(c) An applicant who has substantially equivalent |
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experience obtained in another state and who held a similar license |
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in that state may receive credit for the experience as determined by |
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the department under commission rule. |
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Sec. 1003.158. APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a license |
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must submit an application on the form prescribed by the executive |
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director. |
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(b) The application must specify the class of license for |
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which the applicant is applying and include the required fees. |
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(c) The application for a master or journeyman license must |
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include a statement containing evidence satisfactory to the |
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department of the applicant's required practical experience. |
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(d) The applicant must submit any other information |
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required by the executive director or by commission rule. |
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(e) The department may deny an application for a license or |
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for the renewal of a license if the applicant has previously had a |
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license under this chapter revoked or if the applicant has violated |
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an order of the commission or the executive director, including an |
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order imposing sanctions or an administrative penalty. |
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Sec. 1003.159. EXAMINATIONS. (a) The executive director |
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shall prescribe a separate examination for each class of license |
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under this chapter, except that an examination is not required for a |
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foundation repair company license. |
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(b) The executive director shall prescribe the method and |
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content of an examination required under this chapter and may |
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approve and accept results of an examination administered by |
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another organization. |
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Sec. 1003.160. ISSUANCE AND TERM OF LICENSE. (a) The |
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department shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the |
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requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. |
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(b) A license issued under this chapter is valid for one |
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year and expires on the first anniversary of the date the license is |
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issued. |
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Sec. 1003.161. RENEWAL OF LICENSE. (a) To renew a license, |
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the license holder must: |
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(1) submit a renewal application in the form |
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prescribed by the executive director; |
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(2) pay the required fee; and |
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(3) show evidence of having completed the continuing |
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education requirements established under Section 1003.162, if |
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applicable. |
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(b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), an |
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applicant to renew a foundation repair company license must also |
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meet the requirements of Section 1003.153(b). |
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(c) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), an |
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applicant to renew a master, journeyman, or estimator license must |
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pass a criminal history background check. |
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Sec. 1003.162. CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) The commission |
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by rule shall recognize, prepare, or administer continuing |
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education programs for license holders. Each master, journeyman, |
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and estimator license holder must complete a continuing education |
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program before the license holder may renew the license holder's |
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master license or journeyman license. |
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(b) A person recognized by the commission to offer a |
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continuing education program must: |
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(1) register with the department; and |
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(2) comply with rules adopted by the commission |
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relating to continuing education. |
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SUBCHAPTER E. PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDERS |
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Sec. 1003.201. DELEGATION; SUPERVISION OF LABORERS AND |
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CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. (a) A person holding a master or journeyman |
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license may delegate to a laborer under the license holder's |
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supervision any foundation repair work that does not require a |
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license under this chapter. |
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(b) A master license holder is responsible for foundation |
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repair work performed by a journeyman, estimator, laborer, or other |
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employee of a foundation repair company who is not required to hold |
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a license under this chapter under the supervision of the master |
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license holder. |
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(c) A journeyman license holder is responsible for |
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foundation repair work performed by a laborer or other employee of a |
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foundation repair company who is not required to hold a license |
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under this chapter under the supervision of the journeyman license |
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holder. |
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(d) The department may determine whether a specific act |
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constitutes foundation repair work under this chapter. |
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(e) A person who does not hold an appropriate license under |
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this chapter may not supervise a person who holds a license under |
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this chapter in performing foundation repair contracting or |
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foundation repair work. |
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Sec. 1003.202. PRACTICE; FOUNDATION REPAIR COMPANY. (a) A |
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foundation repair company must be a sole proprietorship owned by a |
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master license holder or employ at least one master license holder |
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full-time who is designated as the company's master license holder. |
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(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date a master |
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license holder required by Subsection (a) leaves the employment of |
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a foundation repair company, the company shall submit to the |
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department satisfactory evidence of a replacement master license |
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holder. |
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(c) A foundation repair company license holder that does not |
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meet the requirements of Subsection (a) at the time foundation |
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repair contracting services are performed may not collect a fee or |
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otherwise enforce a contract for those services. |
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(d) A master license holder designated under Subsection (a) |
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is responsible for the foundation repair company's compliance with |
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this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. |
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(e) A master license holder may not be designated under |
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Subsection (a) for more than one foundation repair company at any |
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time. |
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Sec. 1003.203. PROHIBITED PRACTICES. (a) A license holder |
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may not perform or offer or attempt to perform an act, service, or |
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function that is: |
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(1) defined as the practice of engineering under |
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Chapter 1001, unless the individual holds a license under that |
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chapter; |
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(2) defined as the practice of architecture under |
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Chapter 1051, unless the individual holds a license under that |
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chapter; |
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(3) regulated under Chapter 113, Natural Resources |
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Code, unless the individual holds a license or is exempt by rule |
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under that chapter; or |
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(4) defined as plumbing under Chapter 1301, unless the |
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individual holds a license under that chapter. |
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(b) A license holder may not: |
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(1) fail to provide services for which payment has |
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been made; |
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(2) fail to honor the terms of a contract in the |
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absence of a good faith dispute; |
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(3) knowingly misrepresent a necessary service, |
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service to be provided, or service that has been provided; |
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(4) make a fraudulent promise to induce an individual |
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to contract for a service; or |
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(5) perform foundation repair work that requires a |
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permit from a political subdivision without first obtaining the |
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required permit. |
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(c) A person licensed under this chapter may not use the |
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services of or assist a person to perform foundation repair |
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contracting or foundation repair work if the other person is |
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required to hold a license under this chapter and does not hold the |
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appropriate license. |
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SUBCHAPTER F. LOCAL REGULATION |
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Sec. 1003.251. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: |
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(1) "Local political subdivision" means a county or |
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municipality in which a person seeks to perform foundation repair |
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work or foundation repair contracting. |
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(2) "Local regulation" means an order adopted by a |
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county commissioners court or an ordinance or other regulation |
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adopted by a municipality. |
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Sec. 1003.252. APPLICATION OF LOCAL ORDINANCE. This |
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chapter does not affect a person's obligation to comply with a local |
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regulation establishing a permit, inspection, or approval process |
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in connection with foundation repair work. |
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Sec. 1003.253. LOCAL STANDARDS. (a) The standard for the |
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practice of foundation repair work or foundation repair contracting |
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in a local political subdivision is the standard established by |
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local regulation if the standard is not less stringent than the |
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standard imposed by this chapter. |
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(b) A person who holds a license issued under this chapter |
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is not required to hold a license issued by a local political |
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subdivision or take an examination required by a local regulation |
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to engage in foundation repair work or foundation repair |
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contracting. |
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Sec. 1003.254. NOTICE TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. (a) |
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A person who obtains a foundation repair company license shall |
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provide notice to a local political subdivision if required to |
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perform work in the local political subdivision. |
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(b) The notice must be in a form required by the local |
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political subdivision. |
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SUBCHAPTER G. ENFORCEMENT |
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Sec. 1003.301. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. The commission or |
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the executive director may impose an administrative penalty on a |
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person under Subchapter F, Chapter 51, regardless of whether the |
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person holds a license under this chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.302. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS. The commission |
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may impose administrative sanctions as provided by Section 51.353. |
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Sec. 1003.303. CRIMINAL PENALTY; LICENSING. (a) A person |
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commits an offense if the person: |
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(1) violates the licensing requirements of this |
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chapter; |
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(2) employs an individual who does not hold the |
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appropriate license required by this chapter, other than a laborer; |
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or |
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(3) submits to the department a false document |
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relating to work experience, certification, or training in |
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connection with an application for a license under this chapter. |
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(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. |
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SUBCHAPTER H. INITIAL LICENSING |
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Sec. 1003.351. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: |
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(1) "Manager" means a person employed by a foundation |
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repair company or similar entity, regardless of whether that |
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company or entity holds a license under this chapter, to direct and |
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perform foundation repair work, including foundation installation |
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and lifting. |
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(2) "Salesperson" means a person who engages in the |
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selection of methods used to repair or maintain a foundation, |
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including estimation of the cost of labor and materials. |
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Sec. 1003.352. WAIVER OF EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT. (a) The |
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department shall waive the examination requirement under Section |
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1003.154(b) for a master license for an applicant who meets the |
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requirements of this subchapter. |
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(b) The department shall waive the examination requirement |
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under Section 1003.155(b) for a journeyman license for an applicant |
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who meets the requirements of this subchapter. |
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Sec. 1003.353. INITIAL LICENSING. (a) The department |
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shall issue a master license to a qualified applicant who: |
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(1) submits an application not later than September 1, |
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2014; and |
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(2) has been an owner or manager of a foundation repair |
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company or similar entity for at least 60 months, regardless of |
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whether that company or entity holds a license under this chapter. |
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(b) The department shall issue a journeyman license to a |
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qualified applicant who: |
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(1) submits an application not later than September 1, |
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2014; and |
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(2) has worked for a foundation repair company or |
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similar entity as a salesperson, estimator, or manager for at least |
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24 months, regardless of whether that company or entity holds a |
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license under this chapter. |
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Sec. 1003.354. RENEWAL OF LICENSE. To qualify to renew an |
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initial license issued under this subchapter, the license holder |
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must comply with the requirements of Section 1003.161. |
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Sec. 1003.355. EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter |
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expires October 1, 2014. |
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SECTION 2. (a) Notwithstanding the requirement of Section |
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1003.051(a)(3), Occupations Code, as added by this Act, the Texas |
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Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall appoint persons who |
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meet the practical experience requirement for an initial master |
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license to serve as initial members of the Foundation Repair |
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Advisory Board as soon as practicable after the effective date of |
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this Act. |
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(b) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall |
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determine with respect to the members of the Foundation Repair |
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Advisory Board appointed under Chapter 1003, Occupations Code, as |
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added by this Act, which terms of three members expire February 1, |
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2015, which terms of three members expire February 1, 2017, and |
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which terms of three members expire February 1, 2019. |
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(c) The changes in law made by Section 1003.202(c), |
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Occupations Code, as added by this Act, apply only to a contract for |
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foundation repair entered into or renewed on or after September 1, |
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2014. A contract for foundation repair entered into or renewed |
|
before September 1, 2014, is governed by the law as it existed on |
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the date the contract was entered into, and the former law is |
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continued in effect for that purpose. |
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SECTION 3. (a) The Texas Commission of Licensing and |
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Regulation shall adopt rules to implement Chapter 1003, Occupations |
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Code, as added by this Act, not later than February 1, 2014. |
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(b) Not later than March 1, 2014, the Texas Commission of |
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Licensing and Regulation shall begin accepting applications for and |
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issuing licenses under Chapter 1003, Occupations Code, as added by |
|
this Act. |
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(c) A person is not required to obtain a license to engage in |
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foundation repair contracting or foundation repair work under |
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Chapter 1003, Occupations Code, as added by this Act, before |
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September 1, 2014. |
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SECTION 4. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this |
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section, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |
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(b) Section 1003.151 and Subchapter G, Chapter 1003, |
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Occupations Code, as added by this Act, take effect September 1, |
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2014. |