Bill > HB3848

This bill modifies Texas Health and Safety Code provisions related to elevator, escalator, and related equipment inspection reports and filing fees. Specifically, the bill allows the Texas Commission to require or permit inspection reports, supporting documents, and fees to be filed electronically, in addition to existing submission methods like personal delivery, mail, or courier service. The bill expands the definition of timely filing to include electronic submissions, with the filing date being the date of electronic submission when filed according to procedures prescribed by the department. This change provides more flexibility for businesses and inspectors in submitting required documentation by creating an official electronic filing pathway alongside traditional paper-based methods. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for and implement the new electronic submission process.

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