Texas Administrative Code

(a) In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §2 8.0256, beginning with students enrolled in Grade 12 during the 2021-2022 school year, a student shall complete and submit a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TASF…

(a) To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade 9 in the 2014-2015 school year and thereafter must complete the following: (1) in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, requirements of the Foundation High School Program specified in § 74.12 of this title (…

(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 22 credits to complete the Foundation High School Program. (b) Core courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following. (1) English language arts--four credits. Two of the credits must consist of English I and II. (Students …

(a) A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student's transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing: (1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curri…

(a) A school district may offer innovative courses to enable students to master knowledge, skills, and competencies not included in the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum. (1) The State Board of Education (SBOE) may approve discipline-based courses in the f…

(a) Middle Grades 6-8. (1) A school district that offers Grades 6-8 must provide instruction in the required curriculum as specified in § 74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills). The district must ensure that sufficient time is provided for teachers to tea…

(a) Introduction. (1) The English language proficiency standards in this section outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for English language learners (ELLs). School districts shall implement this section as an integral part of each subject…

(a) In accordance with the Texas Education Code, § 28.008 , the State Board of Education shall incorporate College and Career Readiness Standards approved by the commissioner of education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board into the essential knowledge and skills an…

(a) In accordance with the Texas Education Code, § 28.025(b-9) , each school district or open-enrollment charter school may allow a student to satisfy the fine arts credit required for graduation on the foundation high school program by participating in a community-based fine art…

(a) The Board may require an applicant for a license who has a criminal conviction for substance abuse offenses within 5 years before the date of the application to undergo substance abuse testing and monitoring as a condition of licensure. (b) If the Board requires an applicant …

(a) The Board may require a licensee who has been subject to disciplinary action for drug or alcohol offenses to undergo substance abuse testing and monitoring. (b) If the Board requires a licensee to undergo substance abuse testing and monitoring under this section, the cost sha…

(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Distinguished Achievement High School Program. (b) Core courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: (1) English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist of English I, II, III, …

(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program. (b) Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: (1) English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV (Studen…

(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program. (b) Core courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: (1) English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV. (Stude…

(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 22 credits to complete the Minimum High School Program. (b) Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following. (1) English language arts--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of English I, II, and III (Stude…

(a) A school district that offers kindergarten through Grade 5 must provide instruction in the required curriculum as specified in § 74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills). The district must ensure that sufficient time is provided for teachers to teach an…

(a) Graduates of each high school are awarded the same type of diploma. The transcript or academic achievement record (AAR), rather than the diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements, and courses completed and displays appropriate graduation seals. (b) All credit …

(a) A student shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering Grade 9. (b) A district shall permit a student to enroll in courses under more than one endorsement before the student's junior year and to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement …

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings. (1) Systematic instruction--Instruction that is carefully planned and sequenced where simple concepts are taught first before progressing to more complex concepts. This form of ins…

The requirements in this chapter shall be implemented according to the following schedule. (1) Elementary, kindergarten through Grade 5. All provisions of § 74.2 of this title (relating to Description of a Required Elementary Curriculum) shall be implemented fully beginning with …

(a) The commissioner of education shall develop and distribute to each school district and institution of higher education the state guidelines for a common academic achievement record and coding system for courses and instructions for recording information on the academic achiev…

(a) A contractor must submit for review an application and plans for the alteration of existing equipment. (b) To apply for a plan review for the alteration of existing equipment, a contractor must: (1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form; (2) pay the fee…

The department shall conduct a plan review of the installation of new equipment or the alteration of existing equipment and may: (1) approve the application and plans and other required documents as submitted; (2) approve the application and plans and other required documents wit…

(a) If the installation or alteration has already been completed, any changes to an approved application and plans for the installation of new equipment or the alteration of existing equipment must be resubmitted in accordance with §74.111 or §74.112. (b) If the installation or a…

(a) A contractor may request an expedited review of the plans submitted under §§74.111, 74.112, and 74.114 by payment of the expedited review fee required by §74.80. (b) The department may process plan reviews on an expedited basis and issue an approval or denial of those plans, …

(a) The owner must: (1) maintain the equipment in a safe operating condition and in conformance with the standards and codes adopted in § 74.100 and keep the equipment free from reportable conditions; (2) have an annual inspection of each unit of equipment to determine compliance…

(a) The owner must: (1) obtain an annual certificate of compliance from the department evidencing that each unit of equipment in the building is in compliance with the applicable standards and codes adopted in § 74.100; (2) have a current certificate of compliance in order to ope…

(a) The owner must report all accidents, as defined in Texas Health and Safety Code, § 754.011 , involving equipment to the department, using a department-approved form, within 24 hours of the accident. (b) For an accident reported under this section, the equipment shall be remov…

(a) The owner must make available to the department and all elevator personnel all maintenance and inspection records, maintenance control programs, maintenance, and repair manuals, and product specific inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures for each make and model numbe…

(a) The provisions in this section apply to both inspectors and contractors, except where noted. (b) Competency. The registrant, as applicable, shall be knowledgeable of and adhere to the Act, this chapter, the ASME Safety Codes or ASCE Standards as adopted in § 74.100, and all p…

(a) All registered contractors who install equipment regulated by the Act must provide the following documents for all equipment provided as part of the contract to install or alter equipment, to the owner of the equipment when installing new equipment or altering existing equipm…

(a) Inspector Registration Fees. (1) Original application--$50 (2) Renewal application--$50 (3) Revised/Duplicate registration card--$25 (b) Certificate of Compliance Filing Fees. (1) Filing fees submitted within 30 days of the equipment inspection date: $20 per unit of equipment…

(a) Prior to the installation of any device, equipment or technology not permitted by the currently adopted standards, a contractor or an equipment manufacturer ("applicant") must submit an application for new technology variance for approval by the department. (b) An application…

If a person violates Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 754, or a rule, or order of the executive director or commission relating to the Act, proceedings may be instituted to impose administrative sanctions and/or recommend administrative penalties in accordance with the Act o…

(a) A contractor must maintain general liability insurance at all times during a registration period to satisfy proof of financial responsibility of: (1) not less than $1,000,000 for each single occurrence of bodily injury or death; and (2) not less than $500,000 for each single …

(a) To obtain a certificate of compliance, the owner must submit to the department within 30 days of the equipment inspection date the following items: (1) the application for certificate of compliance; (2) a copy of the inspection reports for each unit of equipment; (3) written …

(a) For new installations, the inspector must provide a copy of the inspection report to the owner not later than the 5th calendar day after completing the inspection. (b) For alterations, the inspector must provide a copy of the inspection report to the department and the owner …

(a) Contractors must, by e-mail, fax, or letter, report to the owner and department, within 24 hours of discovery, all equipment they encounter that has a reportable condition. (b) Contractors must report to the department and to the owner, within 72 hours of discovery, all equip…

(a) The certificate of compliance issued by the department will include the following information: (1) building number; (2) decal number; (3) building name; (4) inspector's registration number; (5) date of the last inspection; (6) due date of the next inspection; and (7) contact …

(a) Board members will serve for staggered three year terms with two regulated industry positions and two consumer positions expiring in each of the first, second, and third years and one consumer position expiring in the third year. Terms shall expire November 1 of the third yea…

(a) A contractor must submit for review an application and plans for the installation of new equipment. (b) To apply for a plan review for the installation of new equipment, a contractor must: (1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form; (2) pay the fee requi…

(a) The standards and thresholds established by the commissioner of education under Texas Education Code (TEC), §48.110(b)(1)-(3); (c); (f)(1)(A) and (B), (2)(A) and (B), and (3)(A) and (B); and (g), shall be used to calculate annual college, career, or military readiness outcome…

(a) A school district that offers kindergarten through Grade 12 must offer the following as a required curriculum: (1) a foundation curriculum that includes: (A) English language arts; (B) mathematics; (C) science; and (D) social studies, consisting of Texas, United States and wo…

(a) Purpose. In accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.008, the purpose of a college readiness vertical team is to develop or establish standards and expectations designed to ensure that graduates of Texas high schools are able to perform college-level course work at…

(a) A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall provide instruction in one or more courses to students in Grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters. The required instruction: (1) may be provided as a pa…

(a) A school district or an open-enrollment charter school shall provide instruction to students in Grades 7-12 in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The instruction: (1) may be provided as a part of any course; and (2) s…