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HB 3848

AN ACT relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and

Subject Areas

Electronic Information Systems LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions ELEVATORS

Bill Text

relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and
filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 754.015(e), Health and Safety Code, is
(e)  The commission by rule may require or permit inspection
reports, other documents, and fees to be filed in a manner
prescribed by the department, including electronically.
SECTION 2.  Section 754.019(c), Health and Safety Code, is
(c)  For the purpose of determining timely filing under
Subsection (a)(3) and Section 754.016(b), an inspection report and
filing fees are considered filed on the earlier of:
(1)  the date of personal delivery;
(2)  the date of postmark by United States mail if
properly addressed to the executive director; [or]
(3)  the date of deposit with a commercial courier
service, if properly addressed to the executive director; or
(4)  the date of electronic submission, if filed in an
electronic manner prescribed by the department.
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and

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