Sec. 13.303. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL

Before a license is issued or renewed by the department under this subchapter:

(1) the person applying for the license or renewal of the license shall provide the department proof of completion of a department-approved academic, trade, or professional course of instruction required by the department's rules;

(2) the person shall file with the department an insurance policy or other proof of insurance evidencing that the applicant has a completed operations liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state or by a surplus lines insurer that meets the requirements of Chapter 981, Insurance Code, and rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance in an amount set by the department and based on the type of licensed activities to be provided; and

(3) the department, to verify compliance with trade practices, rules of the department, and this chapter, may conduct an inspection of the applicant's:

(A) facilities;

(B) inspecting and testing equipment and procedures;

(C) repair and calibration equipment and procedures; and

(D) transportation equipment.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1016, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.502, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.