Tex.
Occ. Code Section 1955.051
Certification and Accreditation Program
(a)
The department shall establish a program in compliance with federal law and rules for:(1)
certification of a person involved in a lead-based paint activity in target housing or in a child-occupied facility; and(2)
accreditation of a training provider.(b)
The program may not exceed the minimum requirements of federal law and rules for authorization of a state program and receipt of federal funding by a state or local government.(c)
The department shall make any changes to the program that are:(1)
consistent with this chapter; and(2)
necessary to comply with federal law and rules.(d)
Rules adopted by the executive commissioner under this section must:(1)
set minimum training requirements for use by accredited training providers;(2)
set standards for the reliability, effectiveness, and safety of lead-based paint activities in target housing;(3)
set standards for accrediting training providers;(4)
require the use of certified and accredited personnel in a lead-based paint activity in target housing or in a child-occupied facility;(5)
be revised as necessary to:(A)
comply with federal law and rules; and(B)
maintain eligibility for federal funding;(6)
facilitate reciprocity and communication with other states having a certification and accreditation program;(7)
provide for the revocation of the certification or accreditation of a person certified or accredited by the department; and(8)
provide for financial assurance for a person certified or accredited by the department.
Source:
Section 1955.051 — Certification and Accreditation Program, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1955.htm#1955.051 (accessed May 25, 2024).
