Tex. Health & Safety Code § 754.0171 · Chapter 754. ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A person may not install, repair, alter, test, or maintain equipment without registering as a contractor with the department as required by this chapter.
(b) A contractor shall submit an application for registration or renewal of registration, as applicable, and pay appropriate fees to the department. The registration application form shall require:
(1) information concerning the background, experience, and identity of the applicant;
(2) designation of and information regarding the responsible party or parties under Section 754.0173; and
(3) documentation of fulfillment of the continuing education requirements for renewal of registration, if applicable.
(c) A registration expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558, Sec. 23(4), eff. September 1, 2013.
(e) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558, Sec. 23(4), eff. September 1, 2013.
(f) Installation, repair, alteration, testing, and maintenance standards for contractors must be consistent with ASME Code A17.1, ASME Code A17.3, ASME Code A18.1, and ASCE Code 21.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 9.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (H.B. 2643), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (S.B. 673), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (S.B. 673), Sec. 23(4), eff. September 1, 2013.
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