Sec. 1704.101. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

A board shall:

(1) exercise powers incidental or necessary to the administration of this chapter;

(2) deposit fees collected under this chapter in the general fund of the county;

(3) supervise and regulate each phase of the bonding business in the county;

(4) adopt and post rules necessary to implement this chapter;

(5) conduct hearings and investigations and make determinations relating to the issuance, denial, or renewal of licenses;

(6) issue licenses to qualified applicants;

(7) deny licenses to unqualified applicants;

(8) employ persons necessary to assist in board functions; and

(9) conduct board business, including maintaining records and minutes.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.