Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 388.007
Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance

(a)

The laboratory shall make available to builders, designers, engineers, and architects code implementation materials that explain the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and the energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code and that describe methods of compliance acceptable to code officials.

(b)

The materials may include software tools, simplified prescriptive options, and other materials as appropriate. The simplified materials may be designed for projects in which a design professional is not involved.

(c)

The laboratory may provide local jurisdictions with technical assistance concerning implementation and enforcement of the International Energy Conservation Code and the energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code, including local amendments to those codes.

(d)

The laboratory may conduct outreach to the real estate industry, including real estate agents, home builders, remodelers, appraisers, and financial institutions, on the value of energy code compliance and verified, above-code, high-performance construction.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 967, Sec. 1(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 51), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 388.007 — Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.388.htm#388.007 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

388.001
Legislative Findings 388.002
Definitions 388.003
Adoption of Building Energy Efficiency Performance Standards 388.004
Enforcement of Energy Standards Outside of Municipality 388.005
Energy Efficiency Programs in Institutions of Higher Education and Certain Governmental Entities 388.006
State Energy Conservation Office Evaluation 388.007
Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance 388.008
Development of Home Energy Ratings 388.010
Outreach to Near-nonattainment Areas 388.011
Certification of Municipal Building Inspectors 388.012
Development of Alternative Energy-saving Methods

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Original Source: Section 388.007 — Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.388.htm#388.007 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 388.007 Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance

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(b)

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Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 388.007
Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance