Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 8. REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRADES |
Chapter 1301. PLUMBERS |
Subchapter D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER BOARD PERSONNEL |
Sec. 1301.203. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE; INSPECTIONS
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(a) The board may employ a field representative to assist the board in enforcing this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. A field representative must:
(1) hold a license as a plumber under this chapter;
(2) be knowledgeable of this chapter and municipal ordinances relating to plumbing; and
(3) be qualified by experience and training in plumbing practice.
(b) A field representative may:
(1) conduct on-site license checks to determine compliance with this chapter;
(2) investigate consumer complaints filed under Section 1301.303;
(3) assist municipal plumbing inspectors in enforcing this chapter;
(4) issue citations as provided by Section 1301.502; and
(5) in the performance of the field representative's other duties under this chapter, check the license, registration, or endorsement of a person regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in accordance with the memorandum of understanding adopted under Section 1301.259 and report any noncompliance to that agency.