Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
EDUCATION CODE |
Title 5. OTHER EDUCATION |
Chapter 1001. DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION |
Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 1001.053. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER
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(a) The commissioner shall:
(1) administer the policies of this chapter;
(2) enforce minimum standards for driver training schools under this chapter;
(3) adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer this chapter; and
(4) visit a driver training school or course provider and reexamine the school or course provider for compliance with this chapter.
(b) The commissioner may designate a person knowledgeable in the administration of regulating driver training schools to administer this chapter.
(c) The commissioner may adopt rules to ensure the integrity of approved driving safety courses and to enhance program quality.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.