Sec. 1301.404. MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. (a) The board shall recognize, approve, and administer continuing education programs for persons who hold licenses or endorsements under this chapter.

(b) A person who holds a license or endorsement under this chapter must complete at least six hours of continuing professional education each year the person holds the license or endorsement to renew the person's license or endorsement. Three of the six hours must be in the subjects of health protection, energy conservation, and water conservation.

(c) The board by rule shall adopt the criteria for the continuing professional education.

(d) A person may receive credit for participating in a continuing professional education program or course only if the program or course is provided:

(1) by an individual, business, or association approved by the board; and

(2) according to criteria adopted by the board.

(e) A person may complete the continuing professional education requirement of this section through a correspondence course as approved by the board.

(f) The board by rule may exempt certain persons from the requirements of this section if the board determines that the exemption is in the public interest.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.305(d), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.