Texas Statutes
Subchapter K. Certificate Requirements
Section 1101.509. Qualifying and Continuing Education Requirements

Sec. 1101.509. QUALIFYING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) The commission by rule shall approve coursework that an applicant must successfully complete to be eligible for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of registration under this subchapter.
(b) An applicant for the issuance of an original certificate of registration shall submit evidence satisfactory to the commission that the applicant has completed at least 16 classroom hours of coursework approved by the commission in:
(1) the law of eminent domain, including the rights of property owners;
(2) appropriate standards of professionalism in contacting and conducting negotiations with property owners; and
(3) ethical considerations in the performance of right-of-way acquisition services.
(c) An applicant for the renewal of a certificate of registration shall submit evidence satisfactory to the commission that the applicant has, during the renewal period, completed at least 16 classroom hours of coursework approved by the commission that provides current information regarding:
(1) the subjects specified in Subsection (b); and
(2) other relevant subjects as prescribed by commission rule.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2022.