1301.3541. The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to agency employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees. September 1, 2009. (b) If the board receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (a)(2), the executive director may file with the court, not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received, a contest to the affidavit. 636), Sec. Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (4) restricts the person's advertisement under a trade name. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 3, eff. 636), Sec. A property owner is not required to be licensed under this chapter to perform plumbing in the property owner's homestead. September 1, 2009. May 26, 2021. The board shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and agency employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the agency's ability to perform its functions. 1354), Sec. 636), Sec. May 26, 2021. June 1, 2003. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 937 (H.B. The board may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a restitution order. (c) The board by rule shall assign priorities and prescribe procedures for conducting checks described by Subsection (b)(1) based on: (1) the degree of potential harm to public health, safety, or property; (2) the history of previous violations of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter by a person regulated under this chapter; and. LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The Real Estate License Act 636), Sec. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 137 (H.B. 1301.153. The TAC is divided into titles and parts to represent subject categories and related state agencies. The board shall register a person who complies with this chapter as a drain cleaner, drain cleaner-restricted registrant, residential utilities installer, or plumber's apprentice. (B) the installation, service, and repair of plumbing associated with the treatment, use, and distribution use of rainwater to supply a plumbing fixture or appliance. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 819, Sec. 1301.353. 22, eff. 5, eff. September 1, 2009. A person whose license, endorsement, or registration has expired may not engage in activities that require a license, endorsement, or registration until the license, endorsement, or registration has been renewed. September 1, 2009. The program must require intra-agency posting of each nonentry level position at least 10 days before the date of any public posting. 5, eff. 3, eff. TRANSFER OF LICENSE NUMBER. 1276, Sec. 32(9), eff. Revisions to Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to social workers. ENDORSEMENT: MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SPECIALIST. Even the best proven interventions must be evaluated continually through research for their safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility and quality. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. For text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (a) The board shall employ an executive director as the executive head of the agency. Sec. Sec. 1301.3565. (a) A person licensed under this chapter may not act as a water supply protection specialist unless the person holds an endorsement issued under this section. NONAPPLICABILITY OF LAW GOVERNING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS. (c) A temporary license holder is subject to: (2) any law applicable to the activity for which the license is required, including municipal rules, orders, or ordinances; and. The researcher must provide monitoring information to the committee, especially information about any serious adverse events. (3) be qualified by experience and training in plumbing practice. 2, eff. Before a master plumber works as a responsible master plumber, the master plumber must provide the board with a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements of Section 1301.552. June 1, 2003. OFFICERS. 636), Sec. Sec. (b) For each examination required by this chapter, the board shall, to the extent feasible, adopt, recognize, develop, or contract for an examination that includes components that may be administered: (2) by a person other than a plumbing examiner described by Section 1301.202. 21, eff. muckraker 19. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR TRADESMAN PLUMBER-LIMITED LICENSE; INSTRUCTORS. 2062), Sec. 7, eff. 4, eff. June 1, 2003. (c) The agency shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the agency's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution. 1410), Sec. (a) The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: (1) one member who has at least 10 years' practical experience and is licensed as a master plumber; (2) one member who has at least five years' practical experience and is licensed as a journeyman plumber; (3) one member who has at least five years' practical experience and is licensed as a plumbing inspector; (4) one member who has been a responsible master plumber for at least five years with at least 10 years' experience as a licensed journeyman plumber or master plumber; (5) one member who is a licensed engineer practicing in the field of plumbing engineering; (6) two members who are building contractors with at least five years' contracting experience, one of whom is principally engaged in home building and one of whom is principally engaged in commercial building; and. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. 7. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (4) located inside a municipality that is within a county that has fewer than 50,000 inhabitants and that: (A) has fewer than 5,000 inhabitants; and. Sec. (a) If the person paid the penalty and if the amount of the penalty is reduced or the penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order, when the court's judgment becomes final, that the appropriate amount plus accrued interest be remitted to the person. 13. Medical research involving human subjects must be conducted only by individuals with the appropriate ethics and scientific education, training and qualifications. (a-1) A person may not act as a responsible master plumber unless the person holds the appropriate license and meets the requirements for a responsible master plumber under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules listed below are codified in the TAC under Title 19, Education, Part 7, State Board for Educator Certification. (b-1) At the applicant's request, the board may credit an applicant under Subsection (b) with a number of hours determined by board rule against the number of hours of work experience required to take an examination if the applicant has received an associate of applied science degree from a plumbing technology program that: (1) includes a combination of classroom and on-the-job training; and. SELF-HELP PROJECT. 636), Sec. Consistent with the mandate of the WMA, the Declaration is addressed primarily to physicians. 137 (H.B. (e) A person is not required to hold a water supply protection specialist endorsement if the person is employed by: (2) an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics. (h) A plumbing contractor must register, electronically or in person, with a municipality or other political subdivision that requires registration before performing plumbing regulated by the municipality or other political subdivision. Sec. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 526 (H.B. Clinical Study, Ethics, Ethics Committee, Helsinki, Human Subjects, Medical Research, Patient Autonomy, Placebo, Post-Trial Access, Principle, Publication, Register, Review Committee, Risk Assessment, Subject Protection, Vulnerable Populations. It is relevant to all social workers and social work students regardless of their specific functions or settings. NASWs Delegate Assembly approved the first edition of the NASW Code of Ethics on October 13, 1960. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules listed below are codified in the TAC under 1301.454. 1421, Sec. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Chapter 239. May 26, 2021. 137 (H.B. 14A.305(a), eff. Sec. (a) A water district plumbing inspector or, within the jurisdiction of the municipality, municipal plumbing inspector may issue a citation to a person who engages in conduct described by Section 1301.508. 652), Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. When a potential research subject who is deemed incapable of giving informed consent is able to give assent to decisions about participation in research, the physician must seek that assent in addition to the consent of the legally authorised representative. The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the agency. 636), Sec. PLUMBING INSPECTOR CODE OF CONDUCT. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the board's order becomes final, the person shall: (2) file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both. Principals are not criminals. (5) "Master plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter who: (A) is skilled in the design, planning, and superintending of plumbing and in the practical installation, repair, and servicing of plumbing; (ii) for at least one year and has successfully completed a training program approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship or another nationally recognized apprentice training program accepted by the board; (C) performs or supervises plumbing work; (5-a) "Multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist" means a person who holds an endorsement issued under Section 1301.3565. 1410), Sec. 301.004. A person is entitled to a hearing before the board if the board proposes to: (1) deny the person's application for a license, endorsement, or registration; or. 1301.151. (ii) successfully completed a coherent sequence of courses in the plumbing trade that are offered through a career and technology education program, as described by Section 1301.3542; (B) has passed the required examination; (C) constructs and installs plumbing for one-family or two-family dwellings under the supervision of a responsible master plumber; and. 1301.401. 15. (c) If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the potential ground. (c-1) At the applicant's request, the board may credit an applicant under Subsection (b) with up to 250 hours of the work experience required before taking an examination if the applicant has completed a coherent sequence of courses in the construction trade that are offered through a career and technical education program that is approved by the State Board of Education. (3) performs plumbing without holding a license under this chapter. 14A.301(a), eff. The board may appoint advisory committees as it considers necessary. (d) A person who is employed by, under contract with, or engaged as a volunteer by a school or institution of higher education to provide instruction in a career and technology education program described by Section 1301.3542 and provides meaningful course instruction in the program, as determined under rules adopted under Section 1301.407, is not required to pay a fee to renew the person's license. 1301.156. 1301.708. 26, eff. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (a) Within the 30-day period prescribed by Section 1301.707, a person who files a petition for judicial review may: (A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or. (1) adopt written guidelines to ensure that probation is administered consistently; and. (a) A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license, endorsement, or registration may renew an unexpired license, endorsement, or registration by paying the required renewal fee to the agency before the expiration date of the license, endorsement, or registration. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Javascript is disabled in your browser. (a) The board may adopt, recognize, develop, or contract for an examination required by this chapter, including the administration of the examination. Text messages, phone calls and social media interactions that are deemed wrong by the school board can result in the principal's termination. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. September 1, 2009. 2095), Sec. (6) "Plumber's apprentice" means a person other than a master plumber, journeyman plumber, or tradesman plumber-limited license holder who, as the person's principal occupation, learns about and assists in the installation of plumbing, has fulfilled the requirements of and is registered by the board, and works under the supervision of a responsible master plumber and the direct supervision of a licensed plumber. 1301.503. 1212 (H.B. 1301.058. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 819, Sec. 1301.303. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003. 1421, Sec. 32. Sec. May 26, 2021. June 1, 2003. While the primary purpose of medical research is to generate new knowledge, this goal can never take precedence over the rights and interests of individual research subjects. 1354), Sec. STATEWIDE VALIDITY OF LICENSE, ENDORSEMENT, OR REGISTRATION; NONTRANSFERABILITY. Sept. 1, 2003. 23, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1301.003. (A) a fixture, appurtenance, appliance, or piping, including a disposal system, used to: (i) supply, distribute, circulate, or recirculate water, other liquid, or gas; or. Sept. 1, 2003. 1276, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. 1301.253. REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRADES. 804 (S.B. Sec. (c) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee. (a-1) The procedures established under Subsection (a) must: (1) identify the types of complaints for which an informal settlement conference may be used; and. September 1, 2015. For text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 12, eff. 3, eff. All vulnerable groups and individuals should receive specifically considered protection. June 1, 2003. (a) A person may not engage in the installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system that uses a single piping system to provide potable water for fire protection sprinklers and for domestic plumbing fixtures and appliances unless the person: (1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber; and. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. June 1, 2003. 25, eff. A person is not required to be licensed under this chapter to verify medical gas and vacuum piping integrity and content. (B) by municipal ordinance has authorized a person who is not licensed under this chapter to perform plumbing. Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (See Labor Code section 510 for exceptions). 10, eff. June 1, 2003. (c) The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). (c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301.713. The Declaration of Geneva of the WMA binds the physician with the words, The health of my patient will be my first consideration, and the International Code of Medical Ethics declares that, A physician shall act in the patients best interest when providing medical care. 4. The board may credit on-the-job training toward meeting the requirements under the practical component. September 1, 2013. 1354), Sec. 1276, Sec. (10) "Tradesman plumber-limited license holder" means a person who: (i) completed at least 4,000 hours working under the direct supervision of a journeyman or master plumber as a plumber's apprentice; or. The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a compilation of all Texas state agency rules published by the Office of the Secretary of State. 33. 2, eff. 636), Sec. They must also report acts of alleged abuse to the proper authorities. 32(4), eff. 1421, Sec. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 137 (H.B. (2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by: (A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The municipality may prescribe the terms on which the permit is issued. (a) The board by rule shall establish procedures under which an informal settlement conference is conducted to resolve a complaint against a person licensed under this chapter. DECISION BY BOARD. (b) The person shall notify the board not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the written notice of any change of name or address. , or TREC rules. 1301.251. June 1, 2003. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (b) A person whose license, endorsement, or registration has been revoked may not apply for a new license, endorsement, or registration before the first anniversary of the date of revocation. CITATION. INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE; RESTITUTION. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, after January 1, 2009, a municipality may not enact an ordinance, bylaw, order, building code, or rule requiring the installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system or any other fire sprinkler protection system in a new or existing one- or two-family dwelling. Sec. The board may determine the compensation and duties of its employees and the terms of their employment. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003. (d) A person may receive credit for participating in a continuing professional education program or course only if the program or course is approved by the executive director. Read the Cdigo de tica(Spanish version), Orden El Cdigo de tica de NASW (Spanish version), Webinar: "Understanding the NASW Code of Ethics", 2021 Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics, Webinar: "2021 Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics". OTHER PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1301.159. 804 (S.B. (b) Except as provided by Section 1301.406, the number of a license, endorsement, or registration issued under this chapter is not assignable or transferable. 3. PLUMBING BY PROPERTY OWNER IN HOMESTEAD. 35th WMA General Assembly, Venice, Italy, October 1983 636), Sec. September 1, 2013. Sec. 819, Sec. Sec. June 1, 2003. May 26, 2021. It is the duty of physicians who are involved in medical research to protect the life, health, dignity, integrity, right to self-determination, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information of research subjects. 819, Sec. 1301.652. May 26, 2021. The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. 1301.055. Principals of highly effective schools are well-respected leaders not afraid to serve their teachers and students. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. May 26, 2021. (d) The board, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation. This intervention should subsequently be made the object of research, designed to evaluate its safety and efficacy. 14A.305(c), eff. 1354), Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. CERTAIN PLUMBING EXAMINERS. 804 (S.B. (7) performing plumbing in violation of a plumbing code adopted under Section 1301.255. 1301.709. Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Chapter 228. I. (a) The board shall adopt rules in compliance with the guidelines authorized by Chapter 53 relating to criminal convictions. 14A.312(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003. SUBCHAPTER J. 8, eff. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sec. This information must also be disclosed to participants during the informed consent process. 819, Sec. (2) is approved by the board and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 1421, Sec. In such situations the informed consent must be sought by an appropriately qualified individual who is completely independent of this relationship. (b) The board shall adopt rules under this section that include a list describing the types of plumbing to which this section applies. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (1-b) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Sec. Sec. June 1, 2003. (a) The board shall develop a review course in English and Spanish to assist license applicants in preparation for each license examination offered by the board. LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE. 31. (b) Retesting procedures may be used to determine whether grounds exist for suspension or revocation of a license, endorsement, or registration due to incompetence or a wilful violation by a person licensed under this chapter. 14A.305(b), eff. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1301.360. 804 (S.B. Sept. 1, 2003. May 26, 2021. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 7, eff. 1301.259. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). (b) The board may employ personnel as necessary to administer this chapter. National Association of Social Workers 32(9), eff. 32(1), eff. All states govern their own ethical policies. (b) The board shall adopt rules that establish the required notification period and the emergency situations that warrant a refund. June 14, 2013. September 1, 2017. (d) A person who holds an endorsement under this section may represent to the public that the person is a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist. Sec. For a potential research subject who is incapable of giving informed consent, the physician must seek informed consent from the legally authorised representative. This is done by allowing teachers to practice reasonable educational freedom without interference by a biased principal. 1301.154. 1, eff. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (c) An endorsement issued under Section 1301.356, 1301.3565, or 1301.357 expires on the date the master plumber or journeyman plumber license of the endorsement holder expires. RECIPROCITY. Sec. June 1, 2003. 6, eff. 27. DEFINITION. The board shall: (2) adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer this chapter; and. The certificate of insurance must: (1) be written by an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state or an eligible surplus lines insurer, as defined by Section 981.002, Insurance Code; (2) provide for commercial general liability insurance for the responsible master plumber for a claim for property damage or bodily injury, regardless of whether the claim arises from negligence or on a contract; and. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. 20, eff. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the agency. Sec. 1301.504. Sept. 1, 2003. Sept. 1, 2003. (b) Work described by this section is subject to inspection and approval as provided by applicable state law or municipal ordinance. Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, Subchapter B. 526 (H.B. (B) sending a copy of the affidavit to the board by certified mail. Section 201 et seq. (c) Venue for an action brought under Subsection (b) is in a district court in: (2) any county in which the board may hold a hearing. Return to Table of Contents . 24, eff. 1276, Sec. (2) is performed by an organization that: (A) is certified by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to provide self-help project assistance; and. 3, eff. It indicates the ability to send an email. 1421, Sec. 4. Unethical conduct includes abandoning the job and leaving the position without a mutual agreement in place to do so. 819, Sec. 137 (H.B. 1301.3515. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. CONSUMER INTEREST INFORMATION. 636), Sec. 636), Sec. Sec. Strategies to Become an Effective Teacher. (b) The board shall issue an endorsement as a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist to a person who: (1) holds the license described by Subsection (a); (2) applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board; (4) presents evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of a training program approved by the board that provides the training necessary for the proper design and installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system as required by the applicable codes and standards recognized by the state; and. 973 (H.B. 137 (H.B. 2376), Sec. (e) The courses must include an appropriate number of hours of classroom instruction and a practical component. APPRENTICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. 11, eff. September 1, 2011. 3(a), eff. (b) The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member exists. 636), Sec. Consent to remain in the research must be obtained as soon as possible from the subject or a legally authorised representative. Sec. A member is entitled to reimbursement for transportation expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act. Sec. 819, Sec. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. ET, Member Services: Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. September 1, 2011. September 1, 2013. 91 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 1301.506. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. If the courses are to be offered at a high school, the courses must be approved by the State Board of Education. (6) any other matter that justice may require. Some groups and individuals are particularly vulnerable and may have an increased likelihood of being wronged or of incurring additional harm. (b) The presiding officer of the board or the presiding officer's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations based on measurable job tasks. (c) A board member may not receive reimbursement for travel expenses, including expenses for meals and lodging, other than transportation expenses. National Criminal History Record Information Review of Active Certificate Holders, Subchapter B. 1301.262. 1301.002. (B) giving the court a supersedeas bond approved by the court that: (i) is for the amount of the penalty; and, (ii) is effective until all judicial review of the board's order is final; or. */ /*-->*/ State Board for Educator Certification The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a compilation of all Texas state agency rules published by the Office of the Secretary of State. September 1, 2017. 1301.261. May 26, 2021. 636), Sec. 819, Sec. 804 (S.B. 1301.357. 3, eff. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall credit verified military service, training, or education toward the licensing requirements, other than examination requirements, for a license issued under this chapter by the board. Chapter 601, Business & Commerce Code, does apply to a transaction that involves a breach of express warranty or a negligent installation in violation of a building code applicable to the good or service sold to the consumer. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 14, eff. 819, Sec. (c) The board by rule may exempt certain persons from the requirements of this section if the board determines that the exemption is in the public interest. (b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding: (2) the programs operated by the agency; (3) the role and functions of the agency; (4) the rules of the agency, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority; (6) the results of the most recent formal audit of the agency; (A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code; (B) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code; (C) the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code; and, (D) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and. September 1, 2011. 1301.001. (a) The board may not adopt a rule restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a person licensed under this chapter except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by the person. (f) A plumbing inspector who meets the requirements of the board may inspect a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler installation. 273 (H.B. 13, eff. Grades PreK - 4 Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Principals must apply active and passive honesty. Rules that are in the rulemaking process are published in the Texas Register and can be found on the SBEC rules home page. June 1, 2003. (b) The application for a transfer of a license number under this section must include the transferor's consent and a designation of whether the license number will transfer on the retirement or death of the transferor. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. A proceeding to impose the penalty is considered to be a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code. 4, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2062), Sec. Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. 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The board may not issue a plumbing inspector license to a person who has a financial or advisory interest in a plumbing company. 5, eff. Sec. 1301.4521. 636), Sec. 15, eff. (e-1) Notwithstanding any other law, a master plumber who holds an endorsement under this section is not required to hold a license or registration issued by another state agency in order to design a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system for installation under this section. In advance of a clinical trial, sponsors, researchers and host country governments should make provisions for post-trial access for all participants who still need an intervention identified as beneficial in the trial. 14A.308(a), eff. 137 (H.B. May 26, 2021. The board shall issue a license or endorsement as a master plumber, journeyman plumber, plumbing inspector, tradesman plumber-limited license holder, medical gas piping installation endorsement holder, water supply protection specialist, or multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist to a person who demonstrates the fitness, competence, and qualifications to receive the license or endorsement by passing a uniform, reasonable examination. (2) holds a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements that are substantially equivalent to the license requirements of this state. September 1, 2009. social workers, 3049), Sec. A person who violates this chapter or a rule, permit, or order of the board is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $1,000 for each act of violation and for each day of violation after notice is provided to the person. Research on patients or healthy volunteers requires the supervision of a competent and appropriately qualified physician or other health care professional. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (4) any other indication of increased risk to public health, safety, or property, as determined by the board. An curved arrow pointing right. 18.003, eff. 800-742-4089, Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE). Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1(a), eff. 804 (S.B. HEARING. A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the building construction industry; (2) is employed by or participates in the management of an agency or business entity related to the building construction industry; or. Sec. 3, eff. 5, eff. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership Medical research should be conducted in a manner that minimises possible harm to the environment. 1421, Sec. 137 (H.B. 14. (a-1) The board by rule shall establish: (1) minimum curriculum standards for a training program described by Subsection (a) for persons who hold a registration under this chapter; and. (b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. She specializes in business, careers, leadership, military affairs and organizational change and behavior. 1303), Sec. Sec. September 1, 2009. Sec. 1, eff. 1354), Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301.5045. EDUCATION CODE. 636), Sec. 52nd WMA General Assembly, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 2000 (b) Any other municipality may regulate by ordinance or bylaw the matters described by Subsection (a). 14A.309(b), (c), eff. 1380 (S.B. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 636), Sec. (f) The board shall maintain information about complaints, including source, type, and geographical area, to identify and address regulatory problem areas and focus enforcement in those areas. 819, Sec. These activities include making obscene gestures, snapping compromising photos or having intimate relations. 32(2), eff. May 26, 2021. (b) The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses, endorsements, and registrations expire on various dates during the year. Failure to do so puts more children at risk from a free abuser. (2) the person's work is supervised and controlled by a person licensed under this chapter. Sept. 1, 2003. 636), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2013. Every research study involving human subjects must be registered in a publicly accessible database before recruitment of the first subject. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. May 26, 2021. EXAMINATION REVIEW COURSE. Sec. 804 (S.B. (a) The board shall adopt the following plumbing codes, as those codes existed on May 31, 2001: (1) the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel, Subchapter B. Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments, Subchapter D. Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12 Assignments, Subchapter F. Special Education-Related Services Personnel Assignments, Subchapter G. Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments, Subchapter A. 137 (H.B. (c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. Sec. Sec. (ii) eliminate sewage for a personal or domestic purpose; (B) a fixture, appurtenance, appliance, or piping used outside a building to connect the building to: (i) a supply of water, other liquid, medical gases and vacuum, or other gas on the premises; or. 981 (H.B. CIVIL PENALTY. An advisory committee shall serve without compensation or reimbursement and is subject to Section 2110.008, Government Code. 3, eff. 1301.3576. A person is not required to be licensed under this chapter to perform plumbing if the person holds a: (1) certificate of registration as an irrigator issued under Chapter 1903; or. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. These announcements may also include information relating to recent 1, eff. 1301.356. On presentation of the constitutional oath of office and a certificate of appointment, the secretary of state shall issue a commission to a board member as evidence of the person's authority to act as a board member. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301.507. TESTING OF MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM PIPING. Sec. 3, eff. (2) minimum qualifications for an instructor of the continuing education programs and courses described by Subdivision (1). (b) If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination, the board shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination. The Office of the Secretary of State keeps a searchable database of TAC rules. IRRIGATORS AND WATER WELL PUMP INSTALLERS. Sec. Appropriate compensation and treatment for subjects who are harmed as a result of participating in research must be ensured. 137 (H.B. Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate and Endorsement, Subchapter B. Sec. When the risks are found to outweigh the potential benefits or when there is conclusive proof of definitive outcomes, physicians must assess whether to continue, modify or immediately stop the study. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! (b) The presiding officer of the board shall appoint the members of the committees. In addition, this group should stand to benefit from the knowledge, practices or interventions that result from the research. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301.3521. ADVISORY COMMITTEES. Extreme care must be taken to avoid abuse of this option. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, Chapter 232. 1276, Sec. 3129), Sec. (b) The board may not include in its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices a rule that: (1) restricts the person's use of any medium for advertising; (2) restricts the person's personal appearance or use of the person's voice in an advertisement; (3) relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person; or. They lead by example but avoid intruding on their teachers' unique teaching methods. The inaugural issue of ACM Distributed Ledger Technologies: Research and Practice (DLT) is now available for download. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. The person who performed the services shall give the customer an invoice or completed contract document on completion of the job, regardless of whether the person charged a fee for performing the services. In all cases, new information must be recorded and, where appropriate, made publicly available. Principals must stand by their word. (C) installs cleanouts and removes and resets p-traps to eliminate obstructions in building drains and sewers under the supervision of a responsible master plumber. 4, eff. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Chapter 231. We have the professionals you need. 14A.313(a), eff. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. If you do not have a PDF reader, you may download the Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website. 1421, Sec. (a) The board shall refund the examination fee paid by an applicant who: (1) provides advance notice of the applicant's inability to take the examination; or. (a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice, the person in writing may: (1) accept the determination and recommended penalty of the board; or. DECISION BY COURT. Groups that are underrepresented in medical research should be provided appropriate access to participation in research. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. September 1, 2015. PER DIEM; REIMBURSEMENT. SUBTITLE D. EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS administrative, or clerical capacity or as a superintendent, principal, teacher, or instructor. The board may not require the person to register as a plumber's apprentice, pay any fee, or comply with Section 1301.354 or any other requirement of this chapter that applies to a person's eligibility to apply for and take the examination. 1410), Sec. 1421, Sec. June 1, 2003. EDUCATION CODE. Sept. 1, 2003. Sept. 1, 2003. (2) authorize the Department of Public Safety to collect from each applicant the costs incurred by the Department of Public Safety in conducting the criminal history record information check. 1301.453. (2) 48 hours if the applicant is applying to take a journeyman plumber examination. (b) Each member of the board must be a United States citizen. 1410), Sec. If the consent cannot be expressed in writing, the non-written consent must be formally documented and witnessed. 137 (H.B. 137 (H.B. September 1, 2009. (d) Unless a threat to health or safety exists, the board may choose to not investigate a complaint in which the person filing the complaint and the person who is the subject of the complaint are engaged in litigation related to the subject matter of the complaint until the outcome of the litigation is finally determined if the board determines the complaint process is being abused. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORT. 1301.205. September 1, 2013. 981 (H.B. 14A.303(a), eff. 36. 636), Sec. May 26, 2021. September 1, 2009; Subsec. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 27, eff. (2) substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation. 1301.054. (b) The board, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person who fails to comply with the subpoena. (c) A municipality that adopts an ordinance or bylaw under this section shall provide by ordinance or bylaw that a person must obtain a permit before the person performs plumbing, other than the repairing of leaks, the replacement of lavatory or kitchen faucets, the replacement of ballcocks or water control valves, the replacement of garbage disposals, or the replacement of water closets. 1301.501. The course is recommended for those with an interest in a career in criminal law, especially those considering employment in either a prosecutor's or public defenders office. 1276, Sec. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. 2062), Sec. (b) The board may not issue a license to a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a). Exceptions apply to an employee working pursuant to an alternative workweek adopted pursuant to applicable Labor Code sections and for time spent commuting. The code of conduct shall require a plumbing inspector to enforce this chapter and board rules in a consistent manner across job sites. 3, eff. (e) Notwithstanding any other law, a person who holds an endorsement under this section is not required to hold a license or registration issued by another state agency in order to install a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. All on FoxSports.com. Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use). 2065), Sec. 3, eff. Sec. (c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, eff. 64th WMA General Assembly, Fortaleza, Brazil, October 2013. HIGHER EDUCATION. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS. Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. MANDATORY TRAINING FOR DRAIN CLEANER, DRAIN CLEANER-RESTRICTED REGISTRANT, AND RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES INSTALLER. 137 (H.B. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Explore our catalog of online degrees, certificates, Specializations, & MOOCs in data science, computer science, business, health, and dozens of other topics. The risks must be continuously monitored, assessed and documented by the researcher. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. June 1, 2003. (a) The board may create committees to assist the board in exercising its powers and duties. (c) The board by rule or through procedures adopted by the board and published in the Texas Register shall develop a standardized penalty schedule based on the criteria listed in Subsection (b). 1850), Sec. (b) The board shall issue an endorsement as a water supply protection specialist to a person who: (1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber; (4) presents evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of a certification program approved by the board for water supply protection specialists; and. The TAC is divided into titles and parts to represent subject categories and related state agencies. (e) A person may complete the continuing professional education requirement of this section through a correspondence course as approved by the executive director. 2065), Sec. 12, eff. (b) A person may not serve as a plumbing inspector unless the person is licensed under this chapter as a plumbing inspector. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. INSPECTOR CONFLICTS PROHIBITED. REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST. 981 (H.B. Sec. DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD. (2) is unable to take the examination because of an emergency. The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Codetoproviderules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. The NASW Code of Ethics offers a set of values, principles and standards to guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct of social workers. (b) The board shall expedite the issuance of a provisional license or a license by endorsement or reciprocity under this chapter to an applicant who: (1) has verified military experience; and. development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for (h) The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including procedures to verify a student's successful completion of the sequence of courses described by Subsection (a). The potential subjects dissent should be respected. 23, eff. 2376), Sec. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. In such situations the research may be done only after consideration and approval of a research ethics committee. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (7) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the agency closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint. 1421, Sec. 14A.307(c), eff. Sec. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (C) has fulfilled the other requirements of the board. Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the department is abolished and Subsections (a) and (b) expire September 1, 2031. 14A.314(a), eff. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sec. 1276, Sec. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The term does not include a stop valve that may be installed in the water supply branch to the control valve. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 26. (b) If the person accepts the determination and recommended penalty of the board, the board by order shall approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty. (a) If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order, when the court's judgment becomes final, the release of the bond. All merit pay for board employees must be based on the system established under this subsection. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. No national or international ethical, legal or regulatory requirement should reduce or eliminate any of the protections for research subjects set forth in this Declaration. (a) The board may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena: (1) the attendance of a witness for examination under oath; and. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. (b) A temporary license issued under this section expires on the 30th day after the date of issuance and may not be renewed. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (9) "Residential utilities installer" means a person who: (A) has completed at least 2,000 hours working under the supervision of a master plumber as a plumber's apprentice; (C) constructs and installs yard water service piping for one-family or two-family dwellings and building sewers under the supervision of a responsible master plumber. 14A.305(d), eff. 1301.711. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. For this reason, principals are held to high ethical standards and are required to adhere to a strict code of conduct. PERIOD FOR COMPLETING CONTINUING EDUCATION. Before the applicant may take the examination, the applicant must complete classroom training provided by a board-approved instructor in a board-approved training program in the areas of health and safety, applicable plumbing codes, and water conservation for at least: (1) 24 hours if the applicant is applying to take a tradesman plumber-limited license holder examination; or. 14A.311(a), eff. Formally, a string is a finite, ordered sequence of characters such as letters, digits or spaces. 981 (H.B. A written proposal, invoice, or contract relating to plumbing services performed by or under the direction of a plumber licensed under this chapter must contain the name and license number of the responsible master plumber and the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board. (1-a) "Control valve" means a valve that operates each time water is supplied to, or shut off from, a receptacle or plumbing fixture. 18, eff. (a) The board shall prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. (d) If the board determines without a hearing that the person committed a violation and a penalty is to be imposed, the board shall: (1) provide written notice to the person of the board's findings; and. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2, eff. 1301.258. Physicians may not be involved in a research study involving human subjects unless they are confident that the risks have been adequately assessed and can be satisfactorily managed. TRAINING. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and to give a supersedeas bond. (d) In adopting a code for the design, installation, and maintenance of a plumbing system under this section, a municipality or an owner of a public water system may amend any provisions of the code to conform to local concerns that do not substantially vary from board rules or other rules of this state. (a) To renew the certificate of registration, a person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter as a drain cleaner, drain cleaner-restricted registrant, or residential utilities installer must annually complete at least six hours of approved training that includes training in health and safety requirements, board-approved plumbing codes, and water conservation. June 17, 2011. 1301.258, ante. 1301.3575. 1, eff. 3, eff. (d) An endorsement under this section coincides with rules adopted by the Texas Department of Health. NOTE: The Texas Education Agency makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this Internet site is secure; however, due to the limitations of Internet security, the rules published here are for information only, and do not represent legal documentation. TEMPORARY LICENSE. Sec. Learn how the Code of Ethics has evolved over time. 41st WMA General Assembly, Hong Kong, September 1989 Copyright 2007-2022 Texas Education Agency (TEA). (2) complies with other requirements prescribed by board rule. 1301.406. Sec. 14A.315(c), eff. 1301.208. 2062), Sec. 11. 1301.301. (7) two members who represent the public. (a) It is a ground for removal from the board that a member: (1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 1301.151 or 1301.152; (2) does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Section 1301.151 or 1301.152; (3) is ineligible for membership under Section 1301.153; (4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or. Announcements. 1301.551. They must carry themselves with the highest integrity and avoid careless decisions that result in violations of the law. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (a) A board member may not receive a fixed salary for service on the board. (c) The board may place on probation a person whose license, endorsement, or registration is suspended. They are fair in their disciplinary actions for both staff and students. 1380 (S.B. May 26, 2021. 59th WMA General Assembly, Seoul, Republic of Korea, October 2008 4, eff. (a) The board shall require that an applicant for a license submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the board, to the board or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (j) A multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist may install a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system in a new or existing one- or two-family dwelling in a municipality described by Subsection (a) or (b). 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