Section 41.229 - Licensure and Certification Verification(a) An employer or DR must, for each service that requires a service provider to be licensed, certified, or have other official or legal permission to perform a specific service: (1) obtain and retain a copy or other documentation on file to verify the current status of the applicant's license, certification, or other permission; and(2) submit a copy of the document verifying current status to the CDSA.(b) An employer or DR must: (1) obtain and retain documentation while the service provider is providing services to verify that the service provider's license, certification, or other legal or official permission is maintained; and(2) provide documentation to the CDSA within 30 calendar days after the renewal date of the service provider's license, certification, or other permission.(c) If applicable, the employer or DR must obtain a copy from the service provider of: (1) the current complaint procedure for each of the service provider's authorities; and(2) the service provider's professional liability insurance coverage.(d) An employer is responsible for services delivered by the service provider prior to the employee receiving verification of a service provider's eligibility in writing from the CDSA.(e) When contracting with an entity, the employer and the entity must complete a service agreement in which the entity certifies that the entity has checked and verified that each person delivering a service to the individual on behalf of the entity is in compliance with, and will maintain compliance with, this section.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 41.229
The provisions of this §41.229 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 10352