(a) The department may recognize automotive repair technicians who meet the qualifications detailed in this subsection:
  (1) have a minimum of three years full time automotive repair service experience;
  (2) possess current certification in the areas listed in subparagraphs (A) - (D) of this paragraph based on the tests offered by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE):
    (A) Engine Repair (ASE Test A1);
    (B) Electrical/Electronic Systems (ASE Test A6);
    (C) Engine Performance (ASE Test A8); and
    (D) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (ASE Test L1); and
  (3) must be employed by a recognized emissions repair facility of Texas.
(b) A recognized emissions repair technician of Texas must perform the duties detailed in this subsection:
  (1) complete and certify the vehicle repair form(s) (VRF); and
  (2) notify the department in writing within 14 days of changes in the technician's ASE testing status.
(c) Failure to comply with this chapter or failure to meet the qualifications set out in this section may result in the withdrawal of the department's recognition of the technician.
(d) To be recognized by the department as a recognized emissions repair facility of Texas, the facility must:
  (1) employ at least one full-time recognized emissions repair technician of Texas; and
  (2) possess the following operational testing equipment, whether single or multi-functional:
    (A) ammeter;
    (B) compression tester;
    (C) cooling system tester;
    (D) dwell meter;
    (E) engine analyzer;
    (F) five gas exhaust analyzer (which can perform diagnostic repair) for at least hydrocarbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and oxides of nitrogen (NOX), except for those in Travis, Williamson, and El Paso counties which require a four gas exhaust analyzer (which can perform diagnostic repair for at least hydrocarbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2));
    (G) fuel pressure/pressure drop tester;
    (H) ohmmeter;
    (I) repair reference information;
    (J) scan tool or onboard diagnostic (OBDII) capable testing equipment;
    (K) tachometer;
    (L) timing light;
    (M) vacuum/pressure gauge;
    (N) vacuum pump; and
    (O) volt meter.
(e) A recognized emissions repair facility of Texas shall:
  (1) notify the department in writing within 14 days of changes in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing status, employment status of a technician at a facility, or the facility's equipment functionality status; and
  (2) upon application for recognition by the department, agree in writing to maintain compliance with the qualifications enumerated in subsection (a) of this section, to maintain recognition by the department.
(f) Failure to comply with this chapter or to meet the qualifications set in this section may result in the withdrawal of the department's recognition of the facility.

Source Note: The provisions of this §23.54 adopted to be effective March 13, 2013, 38 TexReg 1701