Texas § OC.701.151 - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

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§ OC.701.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The executive director shall administer and enforce this chapter. (b) The commission or the department, as appropriate, shall: (1) adopt and publish a code of ethics; (2) establish the qualifications of applicants for licenses, including renewed and reciprocal licenses; and (3) request and receive any necessary assistance from state educational institutions or other state agencies. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202 ), Sec. 1.198, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847 ), Sec. 12.001, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 482 (S.B. 627 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER F. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

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