Chapter Review Date (a) The council shall conduct a criminal background check on each new applicant, randomly at the time of renewal, and as deemed necessary.(b) State or Federal Governmental Employees Criminal History. Any employee of a state or federal governmental agency that conducts annual national and Texas criminal history checks on its employees may substitute a certification from that employer for any requirement for a criminal background check. The governmental entity shall provide a certification if the employee's criminal history changes. Fees for criminal history records may be waived if the applicant is unable to produce an employer certification.