Section 242.302 - [Multiple versions] Powers And Duties Of Department And Executive Commissioner(a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules consistent with this subchapter. The executive commissioner shall adopt and publish a code of ethics for nursing facility administrators. (b) The department shall: (1) spend funds necessary for the proper administration of the department's assigned duties under this subchapter; and
(2) periodically assess the continuing education needs of license holders to determine whether specific course content should be required .
(c) The department is the licensing agency for the healing arts, as provided by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396g. (d) The executive commissioner shall establish: (1) the qualifications of applicants for licenses and the renewal of licenses issued under this subchapter; (2) reasonable and necessary fees for the administration and implementation of this subchapter; and (3) a minimum number of hours of continuing education required to renew a license issued under this subchapter. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.302
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0640, eff. 4/2/2015. The 75th Legislature enacted two versions of Subchapter I. This version of Subchapter I, comprising §§242.301 through 242.322, is effective until the issuance of a ruling by the federal government that the system established under Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1280, Art. 1, for licensure of nursing facility administrators does not comply with federal regulations. See also Subchapter I, comprising §§242.301 through 242.327, effective upon the issuance of such a ruling.