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TX Occ Code § 1301.357 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.357. Endorsement: Water Supply Protection Specialist

Sec. 1301.357.  ENDORSEMENT:  WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION SPECIALIST.  (a)  A person licensed under this chapter may not act as a water supply protection specialist unless the person holds an endorsement issued under this section.(b)  The board shall issue an endorsement as a water supply protection specialist to a person who:(1)  is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber;(2)  applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board;(3)  pays a fee set by the board;(4)  presents evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of a certification program approved by the board for water supply protection specialists;  and(5)  passes an examination required by the board.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(5), eff. May 26, 2021.(d)  A person who holds an endorsement under this section may represent to the public that the person is a water supply protection specialist.(e)  A person is not required to hold a water supply protection specialist endorsement if the person  is employed by:(1)  a political subdivision; or(2)  an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 981 (H.B. 2062), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(5), eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.3575 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.3575. Registration of Certain Persons

Sec. 1301.3575.  REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS.  The board shall register a person who complies with this chapter as a drain cleaner, drain cleaner-restricted registrant, residential utilities installer, or plumber's apprentice.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.305(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.3576 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.3576. Certificate of Insurance for Responsible Master Plumber

Sec. 1301.3576.  CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE MASTER PLUMBER.  Before a master plumber works as a responsible master plumber, the master plumber must  provide the board with a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements of Section 1301.552.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.315(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 526 (H.B. 2376), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 15, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.3581 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.3581. Reciprocity

Sec. 1301.3581.  RECIPROCITY.  (a)  The board may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license, registration, or endorsement issued under this chapter for an applicant who holds a similar license, registration, or endorsement issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.(b)  The board may make an agreement, subject to the approval of the governor, with another state to allow for licensing by reciprocity if the other state has requirements for a license, registration, or endorsement substantially equivalent to those of this state.(c)  An applicant under this section must:(1)  apply in the same manner and form as any other applicant under this chapter; and(2)  provide the board with documents and other evidence that substantiate the applicant's qualifications.(d)  An applicant for a license, registration, or endorsement issued under this section may not be required to undergo an examination to obtain the license, registration, or endorsement if the applicant has held an equivalent license, registration, or endorsement in another jurisdiction for at least two years. The board may adopt rules for determining whether a license, registration, or endorsement issued by another jurisdiction is equivalent to a license, registration, or endorsement issued under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 16, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.3585 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.3585. License Eligibility Requirements for Applicants With Military Experience

Sec. 1301.3585.  LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall credit verified military service, training, or education toward the licensing requirements, other than examination requirements, for a license issued under this chapter by the board.(b)  The board shall expedite the issuance of a provisional license or a license by endorsement or reciprocity under this chapter to an applicant who:(1)  has verified military experience; and(2)  holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements that are substantially equivalent to the license requirements of this state.(c)  The board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 976 (H.B. 2028), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.359 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.359. Statewide Validity of License, Endorsement, or Registration; Nontransferability

Sec. 1301.359.  STATEWIDE VALIDITY OF LICENSE, ENDORSEMENT, OR REGISTRATION;  NONTRANSFERABILITY.  (a)  A license, endorsement, or registration issued under this chapter is valid throughout this state.(b)  Except as provided by Section 1301.406, the number of a license, endorsement, or registration issued under this chapter is not assignable or transferable.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.307(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1074 (H.B. 2464), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2095), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.360 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter G. License, Endorsement, and Registration Requirements|Section 1301.360. Temporary License

Sec. 1301.360.  TEMPORARY LICENSE.  (a)  The board by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who:(1)  submits to the board an application on a form prescribed by the board;(2)  meets preliminary qualifications established by board rule; and(3)  pays a fee set by the board.(b)  A temporary license issued under this section expires on the 30th day after the date of issuance and may not be renewed.(c)  A temporary license holder is subject to:(1)  this chapter;(2)  any law applicable to the activity for which the license is required, including municipal rules, orders, or ordinances; and(3)  any rule of the board applicable to the license.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 17, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.401. Annual Renewal Required; Exception

Sec. 1301.401.  ANNUAL RENEWAL REQUIRED; EXCEPTION.  (a)  A license, registration, or endorsement under this chapter is valid for one year.  Except as provided by Subsection (d), on payment of the required fee, a license, registration, or endorsement may be renewed annually.(b)  The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses, endorsements, and registrations expire on various dates during the year.(c)  An endorsement issued under Section 1301.356, 1301.3565, or 1301.357 expires on the date the master plumber or journeyman plumber license of the endorsement holder expires.  The board shall adopt rules to provide for the license holder to renew the endorsement in the same transaction as the license if the license holder:(1)  has completed any continuing education requirement established by rule and applicable to the endorsement; and(2)  complies with other requirements prescribed by board rule.(d)  A person who is employed by, under contract with, or engaged as a volunteer by a school or institution of higher education to provide instruction in a career and technology education program described by Section 1301.3542 and provides meaningful course instruction in the program, as determined under rules adopted under Section 1301.407, is not required to pay a fee to renew the person's license.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.307(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 18, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.402. Notice of License, Endorsement, or Registration Expiration

Sec. 1301.402.  NOTICE OF LICENSE, ENDORSEMENT, OR REGISTRATION EXPIRATION.  (a)  Not later than the 31st day before the expiration date of a person's license, endorsement, or registration, the board shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to board records.(b)  The person shall notify the board not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the written notice of any change of name or address.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.307(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.403. Procedure for Renewal

Sec. 1301.403.  PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL.  (a)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license, endorsement, or registration may renew an unexpired license, endorsement, or registration by paying the required renewal fee to the agency before the expiration date of the license, endorsement, or registration.  A person whose license, endorsement, or registration has expired may not engage in activities that require a license, endorsement, or registration until the license, endorsement, or registration has been renewed.(b)  A person whose license or endorsement has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license or endorsement by paying to the agency a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee. A person whose registration has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the registration by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee.(c)  A person whose license or endorsement has been expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew the license or endorsement by paying to the agency a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee. A person whose registration has been expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew the registration by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee.(d)  A person whose license, endorsement, or registration has been expired for two years or more may not renew the license, endorsement, or registration.  The person may obtain a new license, endorsement, or registration by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license, endorsement, or registration.(e)  A person who held a license, endorsement, or registration in this state, moved to another state, and is currently holding a license, endorsement, or registration and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date of application may obtain a new license, endorsement, or registration without reexamination.  The person must pay to the agency a fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee for the license, endorsement, or registration.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(7), eff. May 26, 2021.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 21(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(7), eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.404. Mandatory Continuing Professional Education

Sec. 1301.404.  MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.  (a)  The board by rule shall establish:(1)  minimum curriculum standards for continuing education programs and courses for persons who hold a license or endorsement issued under this chapter; and(2)  minimum qualifications for an instructor of the continuing education programs and courses described by Subdivision (1).(b)  A person who holds a license or endorsement under this chapter must complete at least six hours of continuing professional education annually to renew the person's license or endorsement. Three of the six hours must be in the subjects of health protection, energy conservation, and water conservation.(c)  The executive director shall approve:(1)  a program or course that meets the minimum curriculum standards established by the board under Subsection (a); and(2)  an instructor who meets the minimum qualifications established by the board under Subsection (a).(d)  A person may receive credit for participating in a continuing professional education program or course only if the program or course is approved by the executive director.(e)  A person may complete the continuing professional education requirement of this section through a correspondence course as approved by the executive director.(f)  The board by rule may exempt certain persons from the requirements of this section if the board determines that the exemption is in the public interest.(g)  A person who is employed by, under contract with, or engaged as a volunteer by a school or institution of higher education to provide instruction in a career and technology education program described by Section 1301.3542 and provides meaningful course instruction in the program, as determined under rules adopted under Section 1301.407, may renew the person's license and any endorsement without complying with Subsection (b) if the person completes the hours of continuing professional education required by that subsection every three years.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.305(d), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 19, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.405. Mandatory Training for Drain Cleaner, Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registrant, and Residential Utilities Installer

Sec. 1301.405.  MANDATORY TRAINING FOR DRAIN CLEANER, DRAIN CLEANER-RESTRICTED REGISTRANT, AND RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES INSTALLER.  (a)  To renew the certificate of registration, a person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter as a drain cleaner, drain cleaner-restricted registrant, or residential utilities installer must annually complete at least six hours of approved training that includes training in health and safety requirements, board-approved plumbing codes, and water conservation.(a-1)  The board by rule shall establish:(1)  minimum curriculum standards for a training program described by Subsection (a) for persons who hold a registration under this chapter; and(2)  minimum qualifications for an instructor of the training program.(a-2)  The executive director shall approve:(1)  a training program that meets the minimum curriculum standards established by the board under Subsection (a-1); and(2)  an instructor who meets the minimum qualifications established by the board under Subsection (a-1).(b)  A person may receive credit for participating in a training program only if the program is approved by the executive director.(c)  The board by rule may exempt certain persons from the requirements of this section if the board determines that the exemption is in the public interest.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1380 (S.B. 1354), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 20, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.4055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.4055. Period for Completing Continuing Education

Sec. 1301.4055.  PERIOD FOR COMPLETING CONTINUING EDUCATION.  The board shall adopt rules to ensure that each holder of a license, registration, or endorsement has at least 12 months to complete any continuing education required for the renewal of the license, registration, or endorsement.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 21, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.406 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.406. Transfer of License Number

Sec. 1301.406.  TRANSFER OF LICENSE NUMBER.  (a)  On approval by the board, a person who holds an unexpired license under this chapter and whose license has been held continuously for at least 35 consecutive years may transfer the license number on the date of the person's retirement or death to another person who:(1)  is related within the second degree by consanguinity to the transferor; and(2)  holds a license issued under this chapter that is the same type of license as the license held by the transferor.(b)  The application for a transfer of a license number under this section must include the transferor's consent and a designation of whether the license number will transfer on the retirement or death of the transferor.(c)  The board shall transfer a license number to a person who submits an application and presents evidence satisfactory to the board that:(1)  the person meets the requirements under Subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2); and(2)  the transferor is retired or dead.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1074 (H.B. 2464), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2095), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter H. License, Endorsement, and Registration Expiration and Renewal|Section 1301.407. Procedures for Verifying Certain Exemptions

Sec. 1301.407.  PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.  The board, in consultation with the State Board of Education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, as appropriate, may adopt rules as necessary to verify whether a person qualifies for an exemption from the required renewal fee, as described by Section 1301.401(c), or an exemption from required continuing professional education, as described by Section 1301.404(g), including rules providing for obtaining and evaluating written verification from the applicable school or institution of higher education of the person's provision of meaningful course instruction in a career and technology education program described by Section 1301.3542.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 22, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1301.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 8 - Regulation of Environmental and Industrial Trades|Chapter 1301 - Plumbers|Subchapter I. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1301.451. Disciplinary Powers of Board

Sec. 1301.451.  DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD.  (a)  The board shall revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew a license, endorsement, or registration or shall reprimand a holder of a license, endorsement, or registration for a violation of this chapter, an order issued by the board, or a rule of the board.(b)  A person whose license, endorsement, or registration has been revoked may not apply for a new license, endorsement, or registration before the first anniversary of the date of revocation.(c)  The board may place on probation a person whose license, endorsement, or registration is suspended.  If a license, endorsement, or registration suspension is probated, the board may require the person:(1)  to report regularly to the agency on matters that are the basis of the probation;(2)  to limit practice to the areas prescribed by the board;  or(3)  to continue or review professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the board in those areas that are the basis of the probation.(d)  The board by rule shall:(1)  adopt written guidelines to ensure that probation is administered consistently;  and(2)  develop a system to track compliance with the probation requirements.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 22(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.|