Sec. 1954.105.  APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.  (a)  An applicant for a license to engage in asbestos abatement or in another asbestos-related activity for which a license is required under this chapter must:
(1)  submit an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department; and
(2)  pay to the department a nonrefundable application fee in the amount set by the executive commissioner by rule.
(b)  An application for a license must be signed by the applicant and must include, as applicable:
(1)  the applicant's business name and address;
(2)  a written respiratory protection plan;
(3)  a list of the asbestos-related activities that the applicant has performed during the preceding 12 months;  and
(4)  additional information the department requires.
(c)  To be issued a license, an applicant must also provide to the department, as applicable:
(1)  a certificate of good standing issued by the secretary of state, if the applicant is a corporation or other business entity;
(2)  a certificate from the secretary of state authorizing the applicant to conduct business in this state, if the applicant is a foreign corporation;
(3)  a state sales tax number;  and
(4)  a certificate of insurance, issued for the purpose of licensing under this chapter, that demonstrates:
(A)  asbestos abatement liability coverage for an asbestos abatement contractor performing work for hire;
(B)  professional liability insurance coverage for errors and omissions for a consultant, inspector, or asbestos laboratory performing work for hire;
(C)  liability insurance to transport for hire asbestos-containing materials for purposes of disposal;  and
(D)  if workers' compensation insurance is required by the owner of the public building or by the specifications for the asbestos-related activity, either:
(i)  proof of workers' compensation insurance issued by a company licensed to issue workers' compensation insurance in this state and written in this state on the Texas form;  or
(ii)  evidence of self-insurance.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by: 
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.265, eff. April 2, 2015.