Section 116.031 - License Requirement(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by commission rule, a person shall be required to obtain a license from the commission to engage in any of the following activities:(1) work that includes the assembly, repair, testing, sale, installation, or subframing of CNG cylinders or LNG containers for use in this state;(2) systems work that includes the installation, modification, or servicing of CNG or LNG systems for use in this state, including the installation, modification, or servicing by any person, except a political subdivision, of a CNG or LNG motor fuel system or mobile fuel system on a vehicle used in the transportation of the general public; or(3) product work that includes the sale, storage, transportation for delivery, or dispensing of CNG or LNG in this state.(b) A license obtained by a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity extends to the entity's employees who are performing CNG or LNG work, provided that each employee is qualified and registered as required by rules adopted by the commission.(c) No license is required by an original vehicle manufacturer or a subcontractor of such manufacturer for the installation and sale of a new CNG or LNG system when such system is installed on a new original vehicle fueled by CNG or LNG.(d) The commission by rule may provide for the annual registration of all individuals performing CNG-related or LNG-related activities who are exempt from the licensing requirements of the commission. Employees of a political subdivision are not required to be licensed or registered under this chapter.(e) The commission shall adopt rules providing for the registration of persons engaged in the manufacture of CNG cylinders or LNG containers for use in this state.Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 116.031
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 189,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1983.