Section 1954.105 - Application for License(a) An applicant for a license to engage in asbestos abatement or in another asbestos-related activity for which a license is required under this chapter must: (1) submit an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department; and(2) pay to the department a nonrefundable application fee in the amount set by the executive commissioner by rule.(b) An application for a license must be signed by the applicant and must include, as applicable: (1) the applicant's business name and address;(2) a written respiratory protection plan;(3) a list of the asbestos-related activities that the applicant has performed during the preceding 12 months; and(4) additional information the department requires.(c) To be issued a license, an applicant must also provide to the department, as applicable: (1) a certificate of good standing issued by the secretary of state, if the applicant is a corporation or other business entity;(2) a certificate from the secretary of state authorizing the applicant to conduct business in this state, if the applicant is a foreign corporation;(3) a state sales tax number; and(4) a certificate of insurance, issued for the purpose of licensing under this chapter, that demonstrates: (A) asbestos abatement liability coverage for an asbestos abatement contractor performing work for hire;(B) professional liability insurance coverage for errors and omissions for a consultant, inspector, or asbestos laboratory performing work for hire;(C) liability insurance to transport for hire asbestos-containing materials for purposes of disposal; and(D) if workers' compensation insurance is required by the owner of the public building or by the specifications for the asbestos-related activity, either: (i) proof of workers' compensation insurance issued by a company licensed to issue workers' compensation insurance in this state and written in this state on the Texas form; or(ii) evidence of self-insurance.Tex. Occ. Code § 1954.105
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 5.265, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2003.