HB 173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements to obtain a residential wireman license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1433 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 1859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting, including eligibility for an air conditioning and refrigeration technician registration or certification.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1937 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 2011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to massage student permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
HB 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT PRACTICE ACT
HB 2120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at an establishment at a public secondary school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3343 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3344 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety
HB 3581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of an eyelash extension application training program and to the practice of cosmetology by an eyelash specialist license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
HB 3652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 3742 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3743 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; expanding authority to adopt fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 3744 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS
HB 3772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation and voluntary licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 3892 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation and industrial Housing and buildings.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | BUILDING INSPECTORS | Housing--General | Housing--Manufactured Housing | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of auctioneering by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; requiring the adjustment of authorized fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
SB 619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BIRTHING CENTERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to certain prohibited practices by a barber or cosmetologist.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the issuance of a license by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | MOLD ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION ADVISORY BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the cosmetology licensure compact.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1672 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to administrative procedures in the architectural barriers program at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the regulation of industrial housing and buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2016 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2017 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | AUDIOLOGISTS | HEARING DISORDERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 2304 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, MorganSponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 20 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 22 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Filed
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 9 88-2 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 14 88-2 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Filed
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 18 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Filed
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | Family--Family Violence | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information relating to human trafficking prevention in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Driver Education & Training | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | JULIA WELLS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Taxation--General
HB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 3077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of applied behavior analysis paraprofessional technicians; requiring a registration.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY BOARD | COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the posting of nonconsent towing fees schedules in licensed vehicle storage facilities and the provision of nonconsent towing fees schedules by tow truck operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of information relating to street racing in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law concerning the passing of certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Highways | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim schools; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SCHOOL SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of reckless driving and racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband relating to that conduct; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3585 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to information regarding certain noncompliance by an appraisal district in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records of a professional property tax appraiser serving as chief appraiser for the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to standards for and regulation of elevators, escalators, and similar equipment in single-family dwellings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | Housing--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by certain health professionals licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDIOLOGISTS | DYSLEXIA | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REAL SOLUTIONS ACT | Taxation--Sales
SB 181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 269 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
SB 323 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license; requiring a review of fee amounts.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
SB 736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain information regarding appraisal district noncompliance and property values in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records of a professional property tax appraiser serving as chief appraiser for the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 964 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
SB 1863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
SB 2062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PROSTITUTION
HB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | Family--Family Violence | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1140 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; eliminating a fee; eliminating a minimum fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Taxation--General
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 1642 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements for issuing and renewing certain certificates and licenses to practice barbering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BARBERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy; requiring a student permit; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 2214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the creation of the amusement ride regulation advisory board; providing authority to increase a fee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2464 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage schools and the issuance of a permit to massage school students; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
HB 2466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the regulation of contractors and equipment mechanics for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 2593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 2669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
HB 2699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to correcting cosmetology scope of work references.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERS | BOILERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | Education--Driver Education & Training | ELEVATORS | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LASER HAIR REMOVAL & FACILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 2851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of a laser hair removal certificate.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LASER HAIR REMOVAL & FACILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to parking for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to regulating the practice of dyslexia therapy and abolishing the licensed dyslexia practitioner license; requiring an occupational license; imposing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to licensing examination requirements for a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the regulation of roofing contractors; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to registration and safety requirements for flotation tank facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
SB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
SB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to county contracts for emergency management consulting services; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
SB 1168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
SB 1272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | Family--Family Violence | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of companies that prearrange barbering and cosmetology services outside of certain facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BOILERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
SB 1624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of driver education schools and instructors; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
SB 1629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a driver education course.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the booting of vehicles; imposing an administrative penalty; changing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | Family--Family Violence | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Political Subdivisions
HB 1372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 1684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to abolishing the regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDIOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD
HB 1698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman industrial electrician.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the eligibility and requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license in massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation rules on fees for nonconsent vehicle tows and a study on those fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, and vehicle storage facility employees, the regulation of parking facilities and parking facility owners, and the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | SIGNS | TEXAS PARKING FACILITY ACT | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION | SIGNS
HB 2597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the licensing of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians and trainees; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 2629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 2739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of barber schools, private beauty culture schools, and other facilities used to teach or perform the practice of barbering or cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Personal Property | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the towing of unauthorized or unattended vehicles on a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3025 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to open, uncovered, abandoned, or deteriorated wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 3078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to sunset review of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADVISORY BOARD | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the amount of instruction time required for driver training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 3257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation and inspection of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Labor--Health & Safety | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3293 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary certification of roofing companies by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 3302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain vehicle protection products.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 3852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examiners and to the Executive Council of Examiners of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; providing civil and administrative penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDIOLOGISTS | EX. CO. OF EXAM. OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCC. THERAPISTS, & SPEECH-LANG. PATHOLOGISTS & AUDIOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to repealing consent towing operator licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for a laser hair removal certificate or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related occupations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATHLETIC TRAINERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DYSLEXIA | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | EXAMINERS IN FITTING & DISPENSING OF HEARING INSTRUMENTS, STATE COMMITTEE OF | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 4126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to signs required to be posted in licensed vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADVISORY BOARD | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 848 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COSMETOLOGISTS | Family--Family Violence | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 1087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1088 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| COSMETOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
SB 1500 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain vehicle protection products.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BARBERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | COSMETOLOGISTS | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES
HB 106 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
