88R12544 MCF-D
 
  By: Romero, Jr. H.B. No. 2424
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to training and certification requirements for inspectors
  of public swimming pools, including spas, and artificial swimming
  lagoons.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter D, Chapter 341, Health and Safety
  Code, is amended by adding Section 341.0643 to read as follows:
         Sec. 341.0643.  POOL AND LAGOON INSPECTOR TRAINING AND
  CERTIFICATION. (a)  In this section:
               (1)  "Artificial swimming lagoon" has the meaning
  assigned by Section 1.005.
               (2)  "Public swimming pool" has the meaning assigned by
  Section 1.005 and includes a spa.
         (b)  The executive commissioner by rule shall require an
  inspector of a public swimming pool or artificial swimming lagoon
  to complete training on and obtain certification in the operation
  of pools and lagoons that is at least as stringent as the training
  and certification requirements for an owner or operator of a public
  swimming pool or artificial swimming lagoon.
         SECTION 2.  Not later than December 1, 2023, the executive
  commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall
  adopt the rules necessary to implement the changes in law made by
  this Act.
         SECTION 3.  Notwithstanding Section 341.0643, Health and
  Safety Code, as added by this Act, a public swimming pool or
  artificial swimming lagoon inspector is not required to comply with
  a rule adopted under that section until May 1, 2024.
         SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.