1. (a) For the purposes of Texas Finance Code, §394.202(2) and §394.208(a)(2), a provider must be accredited by an independent, third-party accreditation organization that covers, at a minimum, competency in the following core areas:

   1. (1) service environment and planning;
   2. (2) service accessibility and delivery;
   3. (3) training and supervision;
   4. (4) quality management and improvement;
   5. (5) ethical standards; and
   6. (6) financial education.
2. (b) The provider must submit documentation of the certification of a provider's credit counselors for approval by the commissioner.
3. (c) The provider must maintain documentation of individualized counseling and analysis that has been provided under Texas Finance Code, §394.208(a)(2).

Source Note:The provisions of this §88.304 adopted to be effective January 5, 2006, 30 TexReg 8863.