Title IN, Insurance Code

Sec. 6003.052. ADOPTION OF RULES. (a) In adopting necessary rules, the commissioner may use recognized standards, including standards: (1) adopted by federal law or regulation; (2) published by a nationally recognized standards-making organization; or (3) developed by individual …

Sec. 6003.053. RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (a) The commissioner may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by the holder of a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter except to prohibit false, misleading, or d…

Sec. 6003.054. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER, STATE FIRE MARSHAL, AND DEPARTMENT. (a) The commissioner may delegate authority to exercise all or part of the commissioner's functions, powers, and duties under this chapter, including the issuance of licenses and registr…

Sec. 6003.055. FEES. (a) The commissioner shall set the fee for: (1) a registration certificate application in an amount not to exceed $100; (2) an initial or renewal registration certificate in an amount not to exceed $1,200 annually; and (3) an initial or renewal responsible ma…

Sec. 6003.056. DEPOSIT IN OPERATING ACCOUNT. All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account for use in administering this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.…

Sec. 6003.151. FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM CONTRACTOR; REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. (a) Unless the individual or organization holds a registration certificate issued by the department, an individual or organization may not plan, sell, install, maintain, or service a fi…

Sec. 6003.152. REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. (a) The department may not issue a registration certificate under this chapter unless the applicant files with the department evidence of a general liability insurance policy that includes products and compl…

Sec. 6003.153. RESPONSIBLE MANAGING EMPLOYEE: LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) Each fire protection sprinkler system contractor must employ at least one licensed responsible managing employee on a full-time basis. (b) A person may not act as a responsible managing employee unless the person…

Sec. 6003.154. POSTING OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. Each registration certificate and license issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor's place of business. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 73…

Sec. 6003.155. DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER ON CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing for a fire protection sprinkler system must prominently display the registration certificate number of the fire protection sprinkler system…

Sec. 6003.156. LICENSE EXAMINATION. (a) The state fire marshal shall establish the scope and type of an examination required by this chapter. (b) The state fire marshal may administer the examination or may enter into an agreement with a testing service. (c) If a testing service …

Sec. 6003.157. EXAMINATION RESULTS. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which an examination is administered under this chapter, the state fire marshal shall send notice to each examinee of the results of the examination. (b) If an examination is graded or reviewed …

Sec. 6003.158. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) The commissioner may adopt procedures for certifying and may certify continuing education programs. (b) Participation in the continuing education programs is voluntary. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636),…

Sec. 6003.159. RECIPROCAL LICENSE.The department may waive any license requirement for an applicant who holds a license issued by another state that has license requirements substantially equivalent to the license requirements of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 6003.160. NOT TRANSFERABLE. A registration certificate or license issued under this chapter is not transferable. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1J.001, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER E. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE

Sec. 6003.201. RENEWAL REQUIRED; FEE. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, an initial registration certificate or license is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue and is renewable on payment of the renewal fee. An initial registration certificate o…

Sec. 6003.202. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION. At least 30 days before the expiration date of a registration certificate or license, the department shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the holder of the registration certificate or license at the holder's last known addr…

Sec. 6003.203. RENEWAL PROCEDURES. (a) The holder of an unexpired registration certificate or license may renew the certificate or license by paying the required renewal fee to the department before the expiration date of the certificate or license. (b) An individual or organizat…

Sec. 6003.251. PROHIBITED PRACTICES. An individual or organization may not: (1) obtain or attempt to obtain a registration certificate or license by fraudulent representation; or (2) plan, sell, install, maintain, or service a fire protection sprinkler system in violation of this…

Sec. 6003.252. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. The state fire marshal may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a registration certificate or license if, after notice and hearing, the state fire marshal finds that the applicant, registrant, or license holder has engaged in acts that…

Sec. 6003.253. DISCIPLINARY HEARING. (a) If the state fire marshal proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter, the holder of the license or certificate is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of A…

Sec. 6003.254. APPLICABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT. Proceedings for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a registration certificate or license, appeals from those proceedings, and any other proceedings for a disciplinary action are governed by Chapter 2001, Governme…

Sec. 6003.255. REAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) An applicant or holder of a registration certificate or license whose certificate or license has been denied, refused, or revoked under this chapter, other than for failure to pass a required written examination, may not file another…

Sec. 6003.301. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 6003.151(a), 6003.153, or 6003.251. (b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. (c) Venue for an offense under this section is in Travis County or the county …