88R12544 MCF-D
By: Romero, Jr. H.B. No. 2424
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to training and certification requirements for inspectors
of public swimming pools, including spas, and artificial swimming
lagoons.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 341, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 341.0643 to read as follows:
Sec. 341.0643. POOL AND LAGOON INSPECTOR TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATION. (a) In this section:
(1) "Artificial swimming lagoon" has the meaning
assigned by Section 1.005.
(2) "Public swimming pool" has the meaning assigned by
Section 1.005 and includes a spa.
(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall require an
inspector of a public swimming pool or artificial swimming lagoon
to complete training on and obtain certification in the operation
of pools and lagoons that is at least as stringent as the training
and certification requirements for an owner or operator of a public
swimming pool or artificial swimming lagoon.
SECTION 2. Not later than December 1, 2023, the executive
commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall
adopt the rules necessary to implement the changes in law made by
this Act.
SECTION 3. Notwithstanding Section 341.0643, Health and
Safety Code, as added by this Act, a public swimming pool or
artificial swimming lagoon inspector is not required to comply with
a rule adopted under that section until May 1, 2024.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.