37 Tex. Admin. Code § 23.3 - New or Renewal Vehicle Inspector Applications
(a) Applicants for a new or renewal vehicle
inspector certificate must apply in a manner prescribed by the
department.
(b) By submitting a new
or renewal vehicle inspector application, the applicant agrees to allow the
department to conduct background checks as authorized by law.
(c) A new or renewal vehicle inspector
application must include, but is not limited to, the items listed in paragraphs
(1) and (2) of this subsection:
(1) Criminal
history disclosure of all convictions of the vehicle inspector applicant;
and
(2) Payment of the new or
renewal vehicle inspector nonrefundable application fee of
$25.
(d) If an incomplete
new or renewal vehicle inspector application is received, notice will be sent
to the applicant stating that the application is incomplete and specifying the
information required for completion.
(e) The new or renewal vehicle inspector
applicant has 60 calendar days after receipt of notice to provide the required
information and submit a complete application. If an applicant fails to furnish
the information, the application will be considered withdrawn.
(f) A new or renewal vehicle inspector
application is complete when:
(1) It contains
all items required by the department.
(2) It conforms to Texas Transportation Code,
Chapter 548, this chapter, and the Texas vehicle inspection program's
instructions.
(3) All fees are paid
pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548 and this chapter.
(4) All requests for additional information
are satisfied.
(5) The applicant
has completed department provided training as outlined in this
chapter.
(6) The applicant has
passed an examination with a grade of not less than 80 on Texas Transportation
Code, Chapter 548, this chapter, and regulations of the department pertinent to
the Texas vehicle inspection program.
(7) The applicant has successfully
demonstrated the ability to correctly operate the required testing devices
(commercial inspectors only).
(g) The new or renewal vehicle inspector
certificate will expire on December 31 of the even numbered year following the
date of issuance and is renewable every two years thereafter.
(h) A renewal of the vehicle inspector
certification issued by the department is conditional upon the receipt of
criminal history record information.
(i) For a new or renewal vehicle inspector
application to be approved the applicant must:
(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) provide the applicant's driver license
number;
(3) not be currently
suspended or revoked in the Texas vehicle inspection program; and
(4) meet all other eligibility criteria under
Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548 or this chapter.
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