Sec. 1001.013. PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS BY AUTHORIZED BUSINESS. (a) The executive director of the department may authorize a business entity to perform a department function in accordance with rules adopted under Subsection (b).

(b) The board by rule shall prescribe:

(1) the classification types of businesses that are authorized to perform certain department functions;

(2) the duties and obligations of an authorized business;

(3) the type and amount of any bonds that may be required for a business to perform certain functions; and

(4) the fees that may be charged or retained by a business authorized under this section.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 136, eff. September 1, 2013.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2202), Sec. 70, eff. September 1, 2013.