bill on elevators after a delay or waiver runs out

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89R9615 LRM-F

By: Menéndez
S.B. No. 2325

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the inspection or removal by the Texas Department of

Licensing and Regulation of elevators, escalators, and related

equipment after a delay for or waiver of compliance.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 754.014, Health and Safety Code, is

amended by adding Subsections (f) and (i) to read as follows:

(f) On expiration of a granted delay for compliance or

denial of a requested delay for compliance under Subsection (e),

the equipment must be inspected or removed in accordance with this

chapter and commission rules.

(i) On denial of a requested waiver of compliance under

Subsection (g), (h), or (h-1), the equipment must be inspected or

removed in accordance with this chapter and commission rules.

SECTION 2. Section 754.015, Health and Safety Code, is

amended by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1) to

read as follows:

(c) The commission by rule may require a reinspection or

recertification of equipment if:

(1) the equipment has been altered; or

(2) the equipment poses a significant threat to

passenger or worker safety[ ; or

[ (3) an annual inspection report indicates an existing

violation has continued longer than permitted in a delay granted by

the executive director ].

(c-1) The commission by rule shall require a reinspection or

recertification of equipment not later than the expiration date of

a granted delay for compliance for a violation indicated in an

annual inspection report.

SECTION 3. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

shall adopt the rules necessary to implement, administer, and

enforce Sections 754.014(f) and (i) and 754.015(c-1), Health and

Safety Code, as added by this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.