By: Muñoz, Jr. H.B. No. 3679
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the certification requirements of lifeguards and
swimming instructors in the state of Texas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 65.001, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Sec. 65.001. LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION. Swimming
instructors and lifeguards at public swimming pools must be
certified by the American Red Cross, the Y.M.C.A., or other
nationally recognized aquatic training program, in swimming
instruction, first aid, CPR, and be trained in drowning risk
prevention.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.