89R9615 LRM-F
By: Menéndez S.B. No. 2325
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the inspection or removal by the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation of elevators, escalators, and related
equipment after a delay for or waiver of compliance.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 754.014, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsections (f) and (i) to read as follows:
(f) On expiration of a granted delay for compliance or
denial of a requested delay for compliance under Subsection (e),
the equipment must be inspected or removed in accordance with this
chapter and commission rules.
(i) On denial of a requested waiver of compliance under
Subsection (g), (h), or (h-1), the equipment must be inspected or
removed in accordance with this chapter and commission rules.
SECTION 2. Section 754.015, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1) to
read as follows:
(c) The commission by rule may require a reinspection or
recertification of equipment if:
(1) the equipment has been altered; or
(2) the equipment poses a significant threat to
passenger or worker safety[; or
[(3) an annual inspection report indicates an existing
violation has continued longer than permitted in a delay granted by
the executive director].
(c-1) The commission by rule shall require a reinspection or
recertification of equipment not later than the expiration date of
a granted delay for compliance for a violation indicated in an
annual inspection report.
SECTION 3. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
shall adopt the rules necessary to implement, administer, and
enforce Sections 754.014(f) and (i) and 754.015(c-1), Health and
Safety Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.