Risk-Based Inspections

Sec. 12A.003. RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS. For each person licensed or regulated by the department that the department may inspect: (1) the department may conduct additional inspections based on a schedule of risk-based inspections using the following criteria: (A) the type and nature of the person; (B) whether there has been a prior violation by the person; (C) the inspection history of the person; (D) any history of complaints involving the person; and (E) any other risk-based factor identified by the department; and (2) the department may waive any inspection requirement under law if an emergency arises or to accommodate complaint investigation or risk-based inspection schedules. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 6.03, eff. September 1, 2009.