HB 3337

relating to semiannual inspections for elevators, escalators, and
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 754.011, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subdivision (21-a) to read as follows:
(21-a)  "Semiannual inspection" means an inspection of
equipment performed twice in a 12-month period in accordance with
the applicable ASME Code A17.1, ASME Code A17.3, ASME Code A18.1, or
ASCE Code 21.  The term includes an acceptance inspection performed
SECTION 2.  Sections 754.015(a) and (c), Health and Safety
Code, are amended to read as follows:
(a)  The commission by rule shall provide for:
(1)  a semiannual [an annual] inspection and
certification of the equipment covered by standards adopted under
(2)  enforcement of those standards;
(3)  registration, including certification, of
(4)  registration of contractors;
(5)  the procedures by which a certificate of
compliance is issued and displayed;
(6)  notification to building owners, architects, and
other building industry professionals regarding the necessity of
semiannually [annually] inspecting equipment;
(7)  approval of continuing education programs for
registered elevator inspectors;
(8)  standards of conduct for individuals who are
(9)  general liability insurance written by an insurer
authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state or
an eligible surplus lines insurer, as defined by Section 981.002,
Insurance Code, as a condition of contractor registration with
(A)  $1 million for each single occurrence of
(B)  $500,000 for each single occurrence of
(10)  the submission and review of plans for the
installation or alteration of equipment;
(11)  continuing education requirements for renewal of
(12)  maintenance control programs, maintenance,
repair, and parts manuals, and product-specific inspection,
testing, and maintenance procedures;
(13)  the method and manner of reporting accidents and
reportable conditions to the department; and
(14)  an owner's designation of an agent for purposes of
(c)  The commission by rule may require a reinspection or
recertification of equipment if:
(1)  the equipment has been altered;
(2)  the equipment poses a significant threat to
(3)  a semiannual [an annual] inspection report
indicates an existing violation has continued longer than permitted
in a delay granted by the executive director.
SECTION 3.  Section 754.019(a), Health and Safety Code, is
(1)  have the equipment inspected semiannually
[annually] by a registered elevator inspector, unless the equipment
has been removed from service in accordance with commission rules;
(2)  obtain an inspection report from the inspector
evidencing that all equipment in a building on the real property was
inspected in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under
(3)  file with the executive director each inspection
report, and all applicable fees, not later than the 30th calendar
day after the date on which an inspection is made under this
(4)  display the certificate of compliance for the
equipment in a publicly visible area as defined by commission rule;
(5)  maintain the equipment in compliance with the
standards and codes adopted under commission rules.
SECTION 4.  Section 754.0235(a), Health and Safety Code, is
(a)  An emergency order issued in accordance with Section
754.0234 may also direct an owner to disconnect power to or lock out
(1)  the department determines imminent and
significant danger to passenger or worker safety exists if action
(2)  a semiannual [an annual] inspection has not been
performed in more than two years.
SECTION 5.  Section 754.011(4), Health and Safety Code, is
SECTION 6.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.