(a) The provisions in this subchapter apply only to certified training facilities that are not owned or operated by the State of Texas or a political subdivision of the State of Texas.
(b) Training facilities seeking certification under this subchapter must comply with all the provisions of this chapter and must also meet and comply with all commission rules.
(c) Training facilities seeking certification under this subchapter must apply for training facility certification in each discipline for which they intend to conduct certification training for fire protection personnel.
(d) In order to become a commission approved training facility under this subchapter, the provider must submit a completed commission training facility application for certification with supporting documentation and fees. Supporting documentation will consist of:
  (1) descriptions, photos and addresses of where the provider will have their course delivery and materials;
  (2) documentation of how the provider will meet all the minimum requirements for each discipline for which it seeks certification;
  (3) complete and correct financial statements, as specified in this subchapter, demonstrating the facility is financially stable and capable of fulfilling its commitments for training;
  (4) statement of ownership which identifies the owners, stockholders, partners, representatives, management, trustees, board members; and
  (5) documentation showing registration with the Texas Secretary of State as a business.

Source Note: The provisions of this §427.401 adopted to be effective May 9, 2007, 32 TexReg 2476; amended to be effective May 20, 2018, 43 TexReg 3103; amended to be effective April 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 1962