In order to be certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician an individual must:
(1) hold certification as Structural Fire Protection Personnel, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel, or Marine Fire Protection Personnel; and
(2) possess valid documentation as a Hazardous Materials Technician from either:
(3) complete a commission approved Hazardous Materials Technician training program and successfully pass the commission examination as specified in Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification). An approved Hazardous Materials Technician program must consist of one of the following:
Source Note: The provisions of this §453.3 adopted to be effective September 1, 1997, 22 TexReg 7904; amended to be effective August 10, 1999, 24 TexReg 6098; amended to be effective November 5, 2000, 25 TexReg 10752; amended to be effective January 30, 2002, 27 TexReg 614; amended to be effective September 2, 2003, 28 TexReg 7404; amended to be effective May 26, 2005, 30 TexReg 3038; amended to be effective November 28, 2007, 32 TexReg 8533; amended to be effective February 28, 2013, 38 TexReg 1221; amended to be effective March 2, 2014, 39 TexReg 1172; amended to be effectiveAugust 23, 2017, 42 TexReg 4142