Texas Administrative Code

(a) Graduates of each high school program 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…

(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) 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) Effective beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, in accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC), § 28.0258, § 101.3022 of this title (relating to Assessment Requirements for Graduation), and the course requirements in Chapter 74, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to…

(a) Effective beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, in accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC), § 28.02541, a school district or an open-enrollment charter school may award a high school diploma to an individual who: (1) entered Grade 9 before the 2011-2012 school year…

(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) 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) 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) 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) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings. (1) Screening a student for dyslexia or a related disorder, a term used in Texas Education Code (TEC), §38.003, means the administration of a universal screening instrume…

(a) Purpose. The Texas advanced placement incentive program is created to recognize and reward students, teachers, and schools that demonstrate success in achieving the educational goals of the state. An award or a subsidy granted under this section shall be for the public purpos…

(a) The following are identified as honors classes as referred to in the Texas Education Code, § 33.081(d)(1) , concerning extracurricular activities: (1) all College Board Advanced Placement courses and International Baccalaureate courses in all disciplines; (2) English language…

For physical education, a district must classify each student, on the basis of health, into one of the following categories. (1) Unrestricted (not limited in activities). (2) Restricted (excludes the more vigorous activities). (A) Permanent. A member of the healing arts licensed …

(a) Instruction during Celebrate Freedom Week. Each social studies class shall include, during Celebrate Freedom Week as provided under Texas Education Code, § 29.907 , or during another full school week as determined by the board of trustees of a school district, appropriate ins…

(a) A registration statement will be accepted for filing only upon submission of a completed registration form and payment of the applicable fee. (b) The registration statement form is available on the secretary of state web site at www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/statforms.shtml or …

(a) If a credit services organization is required to obtain a surety bond or establish a surety account, the surety bond or surety account shall be for an amount of $10,000. The surety bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Texas. The surety account …

(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) Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned by Chapter 59 of this title, unless the context indicates otherwise. (b) Each responsible party must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education in courses approved by the department. (c) The continuing education hour…

The sections in this chapter are promulgated under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 754 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51. Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 74.1 The provisions of this §74.1 adopted to be effective July 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 4590; amended to…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) The Act--Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 754, Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment. (2) Acceptance Inspection--An inspect…

(a) The commission adopts the standards for the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, alteration, testing, operation, and inspection of equipment that are contained in the following codes: (1) ASME Code A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 as amended in subsection (b); (2) ASME Code A…

(a) Equipment may only be removed from service by a registered inspector using the following procedures: (1) Hydraulic elevators must be brought to the lowest landing with the doors closed and the main line disconnect switch locked in the off position. (2) Electric elevators must…

(a) Prior to beginning the installation or alteration of equipment at any individual location, the contractor shall submit and have approved an application and plans describing the installation or alteration. (b) The contractor shall submit one (1) copy of the plans to be reviewe…

(a) A person may not act as a contractor or engage in any activities that require registration as a contractor in this state unless the person is registered with the department. (b) A person registering with the department as a contractor must: (1) submit a completed application …

To renew a contractor registration, a contractor must: (1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form; (2) pay the fee required by §74.80; (3) provide proof of: (A) general liability insurance as required in §74.40; or (B) self-insurance by a qualifying institut…

(a) A responsible party designated under this chapter must: (1) have a minimum of three years of experience; (2) the experience noted in paragraph (1) shall consist of constructing, installing, repairing, maintaining, or testing of equipment as verified in a manner prescribed by …

This chapter does not apply to: (1) buildings owned and operated by the federal government; (2) equipment regulated by a municipal inspection and certification program in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 754.018 and § 74.65(b) in this chapter; (3) equipment located in the…

(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) The inspector must inspect all equipment for compliance with the applicable ASME Safety Codes or ASCE Standards as adopted in § 74.100. (b) Inspectors must use the latest published edition of ASME A17.2, "Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks," to co…

(a) The inspector must use current department-approved forms for reporting inspections. (b) The department forms must be filled out completely, and must be used to report the inspections of existing equipment and final inspections of new or altered equipment. (c) The inspector mu…

(a) The inspector must purchase test tags from the department and must be the person who attaches these tags to the inspected equipment. (b) The inspector must inscribe all required information on each department test tag. Department test tags shall not be replaced until after al…

(a) Each unit of equipment must be identified with a unique identification number decal issued by the department, which the inspector must affix to the upper right hand corner of the control panel. The decal shall remain on the control panel for the life of the equipment. (b) An …

(a) The contractor must comply with the requirements for plan review as set forth in this chapter. (b) The contractor must provide the inspector a copy of the approved application and plans and, upon completion of the inspection, leave a copy of the approved application and plans…

The Government Code, Title 8, §§ 811.005 , 831.004 , and 836.004 , shall apply to the creation, assignment, recognition, or enforcement of a right to any benefit payable with respect to a member or retiree of the system to which the section applies pursuant to a domestic relation…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Alternate payee--A spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a member or retiree who is recognized by a domestic relations or…

Optional payments for alternate payees pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order may be made as follows. (1) In lieu of paying an alternate payee the interest awarded by a qualified domestic relations order, the system, at its sole discretion, may pay the alternate payee a…

This chapter describes the process and procedure for the implementation of a qualified domestic relations order. Notes 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 74.1 The provisions of this §74.1 adopted to be effective November 23, 1989, 14 TexReg 5934.

Action on a domestic relations order shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of this section. (1) The executive director or executive director's designee has the exclusive authority to determine whether a domestic relations order is a qualified domestic relations order. …

A domestic relations order is a qualified domestic relations order only if such order: (1) clearly specifies the name, and last known mailing address, if any, of the member or retiree and of each alternate payee covered by the order. Although the social security number of the mem…

(a) Claims for benefits under Texas Government Code, Chapter 615, may be initiated by the deceased employee's department, any applicant for benefits, if an adult, or by the representative of any minor children for whom benefits are being claimed. (b) No claim for benefits on beha…

(a) In addition to the documents required under § 75.1 of this chapter, the following documents shall be submitted in an application for benefits under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 615, Subchapter F, unless the executive director or the executive director's designee waives their submi…

Beginning on September 1, 2020, and on each September 1 thereafter, any lump sum payment payable to eligible survivors under Section 615.022(d), Texas Government Code, shall be adjusted annually by an amount equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban…