Title OC, Occupations Code

Sec. 1902.053. WATER WELL DRILLERS ACCOUNT. (a) The department shall deposit money collected under this chapter to the credit of the water well drillers account in the general revenue fund. Money deposited in that account under this section may be used only to administer this cha…

Sec. 1902.055. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS. If the functions necessary to the proper implementation of duties under this chapter are transferred to another entity, the powers and duties under this chapter are transferred to that entity. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, …

Sec. 1902.151. LICENSE REQUIRED. A person may not act or offer to act as an installer unless the person holds a license issued by the executive director under rules adopted under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 200…

Sec. 1902.152. LICENSE APPLICATION; EXAMINATION FEE. (a) An application for a license must contain: (1) the applicant's name; (2) the applicant's business address; (3) the applicant's permanent mailing address; and (4) any other information required by the department. (b) An appl…

Sec. 1902.153. APPRENTICE PUMP INSTALLER PROGRAM. The commission by rule shall establish an apprentice pump installer program. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1013 (H.B. 930), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 1902.154. LICENSE FEE. A person who qualifies for a license must pay to the department the license fee set by the commission. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.

Sec. 1902.155. LICENSE EXPIRATION. A license issued under this chapter is valid for one or two years as determined by commission rule. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 20.008(3), eff. Sept. 1, 2003…

Sec. 1902.158. LICENSE NOT TRANSFERABLE. A license is not transferable or assignable. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.

Sec. 1902.159. REPLACEMENT OF LOST OR DESTROYED LICENSE. On application and payment of a fee, the department shall issue a duplicate license to replace a lost or destroyed license. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.

Sec. 1902.161. EXEMPTION: DEWATERING WELL PUMPS AND EQUIPMENT. The licensing requirements of this subchapter do not apply to a person who installs or repairs well pumps and equipment to remove water for the purpose of constructing a highway, road, bridge, drainage, or underground…

Sec. 1902.162. WAIVER FOR APPLICANT LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE. The commission may adopt rules allowing waiver of a license requirement for an applicant who is licensed in another state that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1902.201. EXAMINATION. The department may prepare, recognize, administer, or arrange for the administration of an examination required under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1013 (H.…

Sec. 1902.202. CONTENTS OF EXAMINATION. The department shall ensure that examinations are designed to disqualify a person who lacks the knowledge of pump installation to the extent that pump installation by the person would create a serious risk of polluting fresh water. Added by…

Sec. 1902.251. INSTALLING AND REPAIRING PUMPS. An installer shall install or repair pumps under standards and procedures adopted by the commission with the advice of the board. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch…

Sec. 1902.252. NOTICE REGARDING INJURIOUS WATER; REPAIR OR COMPLETION OF WELL. (a) An installer shall notify the department and the landowner or person having a pump installed or repaired on encountering water injurious to vegetation, land, or other water. (b) To avoid injury or …

Sec. 1902.253. NOTICE REGARDING ABANDONED OR DETERIORATED WELL. An installer who knows of an abandoned or deteriorated well as defined by Section 1901.255 shall notify the landowner or person who possesses the well that the well must be plugged or capped to avoid injury or pollut…

Sec. 1902.401. CIVIL PENALTY. A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $200 or more than $1,000 for each day of noncompliance or each act of noncompliance as determined by the court. Added by Acts 2001,…

Sec. 1902.402. INJUNCTION AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. (a) The executive director may bring an action to enjoin a person from violating this chapter. (b) The executive director may enforce by injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court any rule, decision, determination…

Sec. 1902.403. VENUE. The executive director may bring an action in: (1) Travis County; or (2) the county in which: (A) the offending activity occurred; or (B) the person engaging in the activity resides. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended…

Sec. 1902.404. ACTION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) On request, the attorney general shall represent the department in an action under Section 1902.402. (b) At the request of the executive director, the attorney general shall bring an action in the name of the state for injunctive rel…