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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH |
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Subtitle D. JUDICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICIALS |
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Chapter 52. COURT REPORTERS AND SHORTHAND REPORTING FIRMS |
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Subchapter B. COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
Sec. 52.013. POWERS AND DUTIES
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(a) The board shall:
(1) administer and enforce this chapter;
(2) administer the examination prescribed by Section 52.023;
(3) set the amount of each fee prescribed by this chapter, subject to the approval of the supreme court;
(4) charge and collect the fees prescribed by this chapter;
(5) determine the qualifications and pass on the eligibility of each person applying for certification or recertification;
(6) maintain a record of each court reporting firm or affiliate office that registers with the board as required by this chapter; and
(7) issue a registration to each court reporting firm or affiliate office that registers with the board.
(b) The board may:
(1) appoint any necessary or proper subcommittee;
(2) designate a board employee to serve as director;
(3) approve curriculum for court reporter career schools and colleges as provided by Section 132.055, Education Code;
(4) approve court reporter programs in technical institutes and public community colleges for purposes of certification under Section 61.051, Education Code; and
(5) approve continuing professional education courses for persons certified as court reporters.
(c) The board shall maintain:
(1) a complete record of each board proceeding;
(2) a complete record of each certification issued, renewed, or revoked; and
(3) a complete record of each registration issued, renewed, or revoked.
(d) The board is charged with the executive functions necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter under rules adopted by the supreme court.