Sec. 1001.053. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT, COMMISSION, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (a) The department and executive director, as appropriate, shall:
(1) administer this chapter;
(2) enforce minimum standards for driver training providers under this chapter;
(3) enforce rules adopted by the commission that are necessary to administer this chapter; and
(4) inspect a driver training provider and reinspect the provider for compliance with this chapter.
(b) The executive director may designate a person knowledgeable in the administration of regulating driver training providers to administer this chapter.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter. The commission may adopt rules to ensure the integrity of approved driving safety courses and to enhance program quality.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.06, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties
Section 1001.051. Jurisdiction Over Providers
Section 1001.053. Powers and Duties of Department, Commission, and Executive Director
Section 1001.054. Rules Restricting Advertising
Section 1001.055. Driver Education Certificates and Certificate Numbers
Section 1001.056. Uniform Certificates of Course Completion
Section 1001.057. Electronic Transmission of Driving Safety Course Information
Section 1001.058. Advisory Committee
Section 1001.059. Department Driver Education Course for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students
Section 1001.060. Coordination With Department of Public Safety