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H.B. No. 3848 AN ACT relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 754.015(e), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) The commission by rule may require or permit inspection reports, other documents, and fees to be filed in a manner prescribed by the department, including electronically. SECTION 2. Section 754.019(c), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) For the purpose of determining timely filing under Subsection (a)(3) and Section 754.016(b), an inspection report and filing fees are considered filed on the earlier of: (1) the date of personal delivery; (2) the date of postmark by United States mail if properly addressed to the executive director; [or] (3) the date of deposit with a commercial courier service, if properly addressed to the executive director; or (4) the date of electronic submission, if filed in an electronic manner prescribed by the department. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 3848 was passed by the House on May 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 116, Nays 16, 2 present, not voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B. No. 3848 on May 30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 101, Nays 30, 2 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 3848 was passed by the Senate, with amendments, on May 28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor
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