1. (a) In the interest of creating a safe and drug-free work environment for clients and employees, all licensed companies shall establish and implement a drug-free workplace policy consistent with the Texas Workforce Commission's "Drug-Free Workplace Policy.''
2. (b) A copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy shall be signed by each employee and kept in each employee's file.
3. (c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, a sole proprietor who performs regulated services on behalf of the company is considered an employee of the company.

Source Note:The provisions of this §35.13 adopted to be effective May 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 3606; amended to be effective September 11, 2024, 49 TexReg 7052.