Texas Administrative Code

(a) "Abuse" means any departure from reasonable use, such as immoderate or improper use; use contrary to customary or accepted practices and protocols; or use which may discredit the state or improperly suggest state endorsement or sponsorship. (b) "Annual gross receipts" means t…

(a) Current Board fees: (1) License application--$200 (includes online jurisprudence education course) (2) Initially issued license--$10 - $120 (prorated) (3) Biennial license renewal--$300 (4) Late license renewal: (A) Less than 90 days--$450 (B) 90 days up to 1 year--$600 (C) 1…

(a) An individual whose license or permit application has been denied by the Board may request a hearing be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). (b) An individual shall ask for a hearing by filing a request in writing to the Board within 30 days of receivin…

(a) An individual seeking a temporary faculty license shall submit an application and fee to the Board before beginning work at the sponsoring chiropractic school. (b) The dean or president of the individual's sponsoring school shall endorse the application for a temporary facult…

(a) An individual enrolled in or planning to enroll in chiropractic school who believes the individual may be ineligible for a license due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense may request a criminal history evaluation letter from the Board.…

(a) A licensee shall renew a license every two years on or before the first day of the licensee's birth month. (b) A licensee may submit a license renewal application no sooner than 60 days before the first day of the licensee's birth month of the licensee's renewal year. (c) To …

(a) An individual licensed to practice chiropractic in another state, the District of Columbia, or a United States territory may provide chiropractic services in Texas for no more than 30 days within a calendar year under a temporary license. (b) An individual seeking a temporary…

(a) On or before a licensee's renewal date, a licensee not currently practicing chiropractic may renew the license and request it be placed on inactive status. (b) To continue on inactive status and maintain a valid license, an inactive licensee shall renew the license and make a…

(a) A licensee in good standing may apply for retired status. (b) A retired chiropractor may continue to practice by providing chiropractic services only to indigents, medically underserved areas, or disaster relief organizations for no compensation. (c) A licensee applying for r…

(a) The Board may suspend or revoke a current license or refuse to approve an applicant to sit for the jurisprudence examination because of the licensee's or applicant's conviction of an offense that directly relates to the practice of chiropractic. (b) The Board shall revoke a l…

(a) An applicant shall disclose in writing to the Board any prior conviction or deferred adjudication (other than a Class C misdemeanor traffic violation) at the time of application. (b) An applicant or licensee shall disclose in writing to the Board any new conviction or deferre…

(a) An individual wishing to practice chiropractic, and who is not otherwise licensed under law, must successfully pass an examination. (b) An individual seeking a license shall submit an application to the Board. (c) An individual shall verify by affidavit the information contai…

(a) An individual licensed in another jurisdiction may apply for a Texas license if: (1) the individual's license is currently in good standing in the other jurisdiction; (2) the other jurisdiction's licensing requirements are substantially similar to Texas Occupations Code Chapt…

(a) This section applies to an individual who is the spouse of an active duty member of the United States armed forces (military member). (b) This section states licensing requirements established under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 55 (Licensing of Military Service Members, Mil…

(a) This section applies to an individual who is an active duty member of the United States armed forces (military member) or a veteran. (b) This section states licensing requirements established under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 55 (Licensing of Military Service Members, Mili…

(a) A "chiropractic school" means a school accredited by an educational accrediting body that is a member of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) or the Council on Chiropractic Education International (CCEI). (b) The Board may annually review and approve chiropractic schoo…

(a) A licensee shall maintain a current physical home and business address with the Board. Additional mailing addresses may be provided. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change within 30 days. The notification shall clearly identify the licensee, the address to b…

(a) An applicant or license holder may enter into an agreement with a commission-approved assurance organization to act on behalf of an applicant or license holder in accomplishing the provisions of this chapter and the Code. (b) The authorization of an assurance organization to …

This chapter is promulgated under the authority of the Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51. Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 72.1 The provisions of this §72.1 adopted to be effective November 19, 1993, 18 TexReg 8197; amended to be effective April 15, 1…

The following words and terms, as used in this chapter and Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Department--Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (2) Offering to Perform--Making a written or oral pr…

(a) On behalf of an applicant or licensee, an approved assurance organization may electronically file with the department any application, report, or other document required by the department, this chapter, or the Code. (b) All electronic filings made pursuant to this chapter and…

(a) Any person who performs or offers to perform PEO services as defined by the Code, must be licensed with the department. (b) To obtain an original PEO license, a person must provide the department with all of the following required information, on forms prescribed by the execu…

(a) In order for a PEO to continue operating in this state, a license must be renewed annually. (b) Non-receipt of a license renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter. (c) To renew a PEO license, a person must provide the de…

(a) To qualify for a limited license, a person at all times must: (1) employ less than 50 covered employees in this state at any one time; (2) not provide covered employees to clients that are based or domiciled in the state; (3) not maintain an office in this state; and (4) not …

(a) In order for a limited license PEO to continue operating in this state, a limited license must be renewed annually. (b) Non-receipt of a limited license renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter. (c) To continue qualific…

(a) The department shall accept an approved assurance organization's written certification as evidence that an applicant or license holder has met and continues to meet the criteria and obligations set forth in this chapter and the Code. The department retains the right to indepe…

(a) Notices to Clients. (1) A licensee must notify its clients of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department. The notice also must contain a statement that unresolved complaints concerning a licensee or questions concerning the regulation of PEO's may be ad…

(a) Upon notification, the licensee shall allow the executive director or his designee to audit records required by the Code and any records required by this chapter. (b) All licensees shall maintain the following documents for two (2) years following the termination of a profess…

A PEO that offers a self-funded health insurance plan shall deliver to the department the following, within 45 days of receiving approval from the Texas Department of Insurance: (1) a copy of the written approval to offer the plan from the Texas Department of Insurance; and (2) a…

(a) Application Fees. (1) All application fees are non-refundable. (2) The application fee is a required fee that is separate from the required license fee. (3) The original application fee is $150. (4) The renewal application fee is $150. (5) The limited license original applica…

If a person violates Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, this chapter, or a rule, or order of the executive director or commission proceedings may be instituted to impose administrative sanctions, administrative penalties or both in accordance with Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, Texas O…

The enforcement authority granted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, and any associated rules may be used to enforce Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91 and this chapter. Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 72.91 The provisions of this §72.91 adopted to be e…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Assumed name--A name used by a business as defined in the Business and Commerce Code. (2) Business affiliation--The business organization to …

Effective September 1, 2023, the department adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code as approved by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. on August 12, 2022. Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 73.100 The provisions of this §73.100 adopted to be effective March 1, 2004, 29 TexRe…

(a) Texas Occupations Code Section § 1305.157 provides a pathway to the residential wireman license for persons who complete a career and technology education program. Pursuant to §1305.1575, the department is required to: (1) establish standards for the essential knowledge and s…

(a) A private high school or institution of higher education that implements an educational program under §73.110 must request a determination whether the program substantially complies with that section's requirements by: (1) submitting the request in a manner prescribed by the …

(a) To obtain a license by examination issued under this chapter: (1) An individual applicant must submit a completed application, all necessary documentation, and appropriate fees to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for review and determination of examination eli…

(a) An applicant for a license which requires on-the-job training under Occupations Code Chapter 1305 may verify that he or she has completed on-the-job training by submitting the department's experience verification form with the license application. (b) When an applicant or the…

(a) Application fees: (1) Master Electrician--$45 (2) Master Sign Electrician--$45 (3) Journeyman Electrician--$30 (4) Journeyman Sign Electrician--$30 (5) Journeyman Lineman Electrician--$30 (6) Residential Wireman--$20 (7) Maintenance Electrician--$20 (8) Electrical Contractor-…

(a) An individual licensee must provide all electrical work requiring a license through a licensed contractor, or employing governmental entity. (b) The licensee shall accurately and truthfully represent to any prospective client or employer, the licensee's capabilities and quali…

(a) A person issued a restricted license in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, Subchapter G, shall comply with any condition imposed by the commission or executive director. (b) A licensee shall use reasonable care to ensure that the holder of a restricted licens…

These rules are promulgated under the authority of Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305, and Title 2, Occupations Code, Chapter 51. Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 73.1 The provisions of this §73.1 adopted to be effective March 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 1653

(a) Competency. The licensee shall be knowledgeable of and adhere to the Act, the rules, applicable codes, and all procedures established by the department for licensees. It is the obligation of the licensee to exercise reasonable judgment and skill in the performance of all duti…

(a) A licensee who serves as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Part IV Examination may receive up to 8 hours of continuing education each year for the licensee's participation. (b) A licensee claiming hours as a National Boards examiner shall submit wr…

Technical definitions associated with the sale of laboratory services can be found in the Laboratory Testing Services Manual. This manual is available online (currently found at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/lab ), and may otherwise be obtained as described in § 73.31 of this title…

(a) To present a Board-approved continuing education course, an instructor shall meet one of the following qualifications: (1) hold a doctorate degree and active license in chiropractic or law; (2) be part of the full-time faculty of a chiropractic college accredited by the Counc…