Sec. 6001.157.  LICENSE EXAMINATION.  (a)  The state fire marshal shall:
(1)  establish the scope and type of an examination required by this chapter; and
(2)  examine each applicant for a license under this chapter.
(b)  The state fire marshal may administer the examination or may enter into an agreement with a testing service.
(c)  If a testing service is used, the state fire marshal may contract with the testing service regarding requirements for the examination, including:
(1)  examination development;
(2)  scheduling;
(3)  site arrangements;
(4)  grading;
(5)  reporting;
(6)  analysis; or
(7)  other administrative duties.
(d)  The state fire marshal may require the testing service to:
(1)  correspond directly with a license applicant regarding the administration of the examination;
(2)  collect a reasonable fee from an applicant for administering the examination; or
(3)  administer the examination at a specific location or time.
(e)  The state fire marshal shall adopt rules as necessary to implement examination requirements under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1J.001, eff. April 1, 2009.