1. (a) On payment of the required fees, the board shall issue a license to an applicant who complies with the requirement of Section 901.169(a) and:

   1. (1) holds a certificate issued under this chapter; or
   2. (2) holds a firm license issued under this chapter.

2. (b) The board may not issue a license to or renew the license of a person who does not meet the licensing requirements of:

   1. (1) this chapter; or
   2. (2) the rules adopted under this chapter.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1497, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (H.B. 1520), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.