By: Hughes S.B. No. 1668
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to liquified petroleum gas cylinder licensing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 113.095, Natural Resource Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 113.095. LICENSE AND EXAMINATION BY ENDORSEMENT. (a)
The commission may waive any license requirement for an applicant
with a valid license from another state having license requirements
substantially equivalent to those of this state, or an applicant
who has completed training under guidelines established by the
Propane Education and Research Council ("PERC").
(b) The commission by rule may waive the requirements of
Section 113.087 for an applicant holding a valid examination
certificate issued by another state having certification
requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(c) The commission shall waive the requirements of Section
113.087 for an applicant who has completed training under
guidelines established by PERC and submits proof of completion of
training.
(d) An applicant who has completed training under
guidelines established by PERC shall also submit the required
application together with the original nonrefundable license fee
established by the commission under Section 113.082 and proof of
completion of training.
(e) An applicant who satisfies the provisions of this
subchapter may engage in the activities set forth in this chapter
just as one who receives a license in this state.
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, 2021.