| (a) Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned
by Chapter 59 of this title, unless the context indicates otherwise.
(b) Each responsible party must complete eight (8)
hours of continuing education in courses approved by the department.
(c) The continuing education hours must have been completed
within the term of the current contractor registration, in the case
of a timely renewal. For a late renewal, the continuing education
hours must have been completed within the one year period immediately
prior to the date of renewal.
(d) A responsible party may not receive continuing
education credit for attending the same course more than once.
(e) The responsible party and the contractor must retain
a copy of the certificate of completion for a course for one year
after the date of completion.
(f) To be approved under Chapter 59 of this title,
a provider's course must be dedicated to instruction in one or more
of the following topics:
(1) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 754, Subchapter
B, Inspection, Certification, and Registration;
(2) Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74,
Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment;
(3) ethics, including business practices; or
(4) the technical requirements in §74.100.
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