(a) A person licensed under this chapter may not act as a water supply protection specialist unless the person holds an endorsement issued under this section.
(b) The board shall issue an endorsement as a water supply protection specialist to a person who:
(1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber;
(2) applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board;
(3) pays a fee set by the board;
(4) presents evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of a certification program approved by the board for water supply protection specialists; and
(5) passes an examination required by the board.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1301.357

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(5), eff. May 26, 2021.
(d) A person who holds an endorsement under this section may represent to the public that the person is a water supply protection specialist.
(e) A person is not required to hold a water supply protection specialist endorsement if the person is employed by:
(1) a political subdivision; or
(2) an electric utility as defined by § 31.002, Utilities Code.

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