(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) holds a certificate issued under this chapter; or
(2) holds a firm license issued under this chapter.
(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) this chapter; or
(2) the rules adopted under this chapter.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.