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HB 636 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1650 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Considered in Calendars
HB 3803 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
SB 871 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1196 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 1409 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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
HB 1781 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the supervision and control of plumbing work in the construction of certain dwellings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1857 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2878 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the renewal of a plumbing license, endorsement, or registration. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3622 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed
HB 4226 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures No action taken in committee
HB 4296 86-0 (2019) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
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
SB 964 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1034 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1106 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2095 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transfer of a plumber's license number on the retirement or death of the plumber. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3049 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the number of hours of work experience required of a plumber's apprentice to take an examination for a plumber's license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3111 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to medical gas and vacuum piping systems testing in certain health facilities and voluntary tester registry. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3277 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the imposition of an administrative penalty for certain violations of the law regulating plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3414 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 3463 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for public service companies working on certain private property. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3712 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the hours of continuing professional education required for a plumber's license or endorsement. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4154 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the renewal of a plumber's apprentice certificate of registration. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2255 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2464 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2465 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed
SB 1419 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for rainwater harvesting by a property owner. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1108 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the services that a registered drain cleaner may perform without the supervision of a licensed master plumber. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1412 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the licensing of certain experienced plumbers as responsible master plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2028 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for plumbing licenses issued to applicants with military service. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2062 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2143 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the evaluation by the Water Conservation Advisory Council of water conservation technologies for possible inclusion in the best management practices guide developed by the water conservation implementation task force. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2179 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the regulation of backflow prevention assembly testers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3540 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to take an examination for a plumber's license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1454 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the regulation of plumbing. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1456 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the regulation of backflow prevention assembly testers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1804 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of insurance required for certain plumbing contractors. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 2376 82-0 (2011) Author: Hamilton, Mike
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2665 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to abolishing the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and transferring the functions of those agencies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1075 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the regulation of plumbing. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 1758 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2667 81-0 (2009) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2697 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3129 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3436 81-0 (2009) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Withdrawn from schedule
SB 802 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1354 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1410 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers and multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists; prohibiting municipal regulations requiring the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 1688 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state. Senate: Natural Resources Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2192 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
HB 1029 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to an exemption from electrician licensing requirements for certain work performed by a plumber. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1850 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an inspection performed by a plumbing inspector or qualified plumbing inspection business for a political subdivision. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3683 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3774 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state. House: Natural Resources Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3775 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state. House: Natural Resources Withdrawn from schedule
SB 345 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to an exemption from electrician licensing requirements for certain work performed by a plumber. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 465 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1223 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in this state. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2008 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the regulation of plumbers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2209 79-0 (2005) Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al. Relating to the designation of a chief plumbing inspector by populous municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2210 79-0 (2005) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the qualifications of a third-party plumbing inspector hired by a municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2905 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the installation of water conservation systems in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 180 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to certain continuing education requirements for plumbers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 238 78-0 (2003) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to regulation of plumbing performed outside municipalities and inside municipalities of fewer than 5,000 people. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c
HB 488 78-0 (2003) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in the state. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 781 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to performance standards for toilets and water leak detection systems. Senate: Natural Resources Committee report printed and distributed
HB 217 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 584 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to continuing education for a person licensed as a plumber. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1505 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of plumbing; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2404 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3236 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to exceptions to the regulation of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HCR 294 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 217. Signed by the Governor
SB 511 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the adoption and use of certain plumbing codes. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1330 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2144 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the adoption and use of certain plumbing codes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2475 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the provision of plumbing services to certain economically distressed areas. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3674 76-0 (1999) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1412 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to allowing the provision of plumbing services without a plumbing license for certain projects in certain geographic areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
HB 78 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the enforcement of the regulation of plumbers and plumbing. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 620 70-0 (1987) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the regulation of plumbers; providing penalties. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 691 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of plumbers. House: Business & Commerce Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
SB 671 69-0 (1985) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the regulation of plumbers. Senate: Economic Development Testimony taken in committee
HB 1227 67-0 (1981) Author: Laney, James Relating to regulation of the practice of plumbing. House: Government Organization Postponed
SB 135 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and providing for authority to issue citations; and providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 457 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the manufacture and sale of certain toilet filler systems. Senate: Human Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 851 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to continuation of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the licensing and regulation of plumbers. House: Government Organization
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 580 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing. House: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 164 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and providing for authority to issue citations; and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 619 65-0 (1977) Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe Relating to the performances of water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs permitted with a plumbing license or when certified by the Domestic Water Supply Branch of the Division of Environmental Engineering of the State Health Department. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 766 65-0 (1977) Author: Head, Fred Relating to licensing plumbers. House: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1642 65-0 (1977) Author: Massey, Tom Relating to the authority of master plumbers to install sprinkler systems. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 147 65-0 (1977) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to activities which are permitted without a plumbing license including water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs; defining water treatment; relating to the certification and regulation of installation, exchange, servicing, and repair of residential water treatment facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
HB 1886 64-0 (1975) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Providing penalties for doing plumbing work without a license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. House: Labor
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1965 64-0 (1975) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties. House: Labor Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 612 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the performance of water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs permitted with a plumbing license or when certified by the Domestic Water Supply Branch of the Division of Environmental Engineering of the State Health Department. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 948 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 598 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Gene Relating to membership on the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and to the regulation of those in the plumbing business; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 322 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and to the regulation of those in the plumbing business; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably
HB 146 57-0 (1961) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947, relative to qualifications and minimum requirements only in cities of 50,000 inhabitants or more.
SB 41 57-0 (1961) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the status of licenses of master plumbers, journeyman plumbers and plumbing inspectors, so long as employed by any city, town or village of five thousand (5,000) or more inhabitants, and regulating the fees for persons so employed.
HB 359 56-0 (1959) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing for the creation of a Board for the examination of plumbers in every city in this State, designating the qualifications of the members of said Board; relating to the examination and licensing of plumbers.
HB 360 56-0 (1959) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending "The Plumbing License Law of 1947" to provide that the qualifications and standards set forth therein are to be considered as minimum requirements only in cities in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) inhabitants and permitting such cities to establish and enforce such higher standards and qualifications as they deem desirable.
HB 251 55-0 (1957) Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed" Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law by prescribing certain qualifications for those seeking to become licensed plumbers, and particularly requiring three years' experience as apprentice before obtaining such license.
HB 548 54-0 (1955) Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed" Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law by prescribing certain qualifications for those seeking to become licensed plumbers, and particularly requiring three years' experience as apprentice before obtaining such license.
HB 472 53-0 (1953) Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947, to provide that the State Board of Plumbing Examiners or a majority thereof is empowered to obtain injunctive relief against any person who shall engage in, work at or conduct a business of plumbing in this State contrary to the provisions of the Plumbing License Law of 1947.
HB 115 52-0 (1951) Author: Wood, Clifford W. Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the Texas Board of Health to establish and to maintain a Code of Minimum Standards for the installation and maintenance of plumbing; defining certain words, terms and phrases; providing certain acts permitted without a license; fixing the number of members on the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing the qualifications for membership on said Board.
SB 312 52-0 (1951) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947 so as to provide for the issuance of licenses to gas fitters regularly engaged in the work of gas fitting on September 6, 1947, without the necessity of taking an examination.
HB 711 51-0 (1949) Author: Williams, Eugene C. Relating to amending Statues so as to provide for the examination and licensing of master and journeymen gas fitters and to provide for the issuance of licenses without examination to master plumbers, journeymen plumbers, plumbing inspectors, master-employing gas fitters and journeymen gas fitter who now hold licenses, from any city examining and supervising Board.
SB 124 51-0 (1949) Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red" Relating to amending a previous Act, striking out each of said sections and substituting in lieu thereof new sections, so as to provide for the examination and licensing of master and journeymen gas fitters and to provide for the issuance of licenses without examination to master plumbers, journeymen plumbers, plumbing inspectors, master-employing gas fitters and journeymen gas fitters who now hold licenses, from any city examining and supervising Board.
HB 370 50-0 (1947) Author: Craig, William Jenkins "Bill" Relating to creating a State Board of Plumbing Examiners; prohibiting the doing of plumbing work or acting as plumbing inspector without license issued under the act and prescribing penalties for violations of the act; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that if any section or part of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the Act.
SB 188 50-0 (1947) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to creating a State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing for state control of the licensing of plumbers and plumbing inspectors; prohibiting the doing of plumbing work or acting as plumbing inspector without license issued under the Act and prescribing penalties for violations of the Act; repealing conflicting laws; providing that if any section or part of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the Act.
HB 290 47-0 (1941) Author: Bell, John Junior Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to State Plumbing Law.
HB 898 47-0 (1941) Author: Ferguson, Walter A. Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas relating to conducting the business of plumbing without license; providing a penalty.
HB 302 46-0 (1939) Author: Ferguson, Walter A. Relating to amending the "State Plumbing Law," providing the intent and purpose of the law to safeguard public health and safety; defining plumbing.
SB 282 46-0 (1939) Author: Head, James Manley Relating to amending a certain Statute providing the intent and purpose of law to safeguard public health and safety through the regulation of the construction, erection, installation, alteration, removal, repair, and maintenance of all piping, fitting, and fixtures for conducting, distribution, and/or use or disposal of any water sewage or gas in certain locations; providing a penalty.
HB 252 40-0 (1927) Author: Taylor, Ellis Relating to providing for a uniform examination to be prescribed by the State Board of Health for the examination of applicants for plumbing license.
SB 130 40-0 (1927) Author: Real, Julius Relating to providing for a uniform examination to be prescribed by the State Board of Health for the examination of applicants for plumbing license.
SB 286 38-0 (1923) Author: Stuart, Robert Alda Relating to creating a Bureau of Plumbing, providing for supervision and enforcement of certain articles as amended; providing for appointment of State Plumbing Inspector.
HB 121 38-2 (1923) Author: Patman, John William Wright Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of plumbing material or plumbers' equipment and supplies.
SB 261 37-0 (1921) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to creating a Bureau of Plumbing, etc.
HB 310 36-0 (1919) Author: Curtis, Albert B. Relating to amending certain laws relating to the issuance of license to any person or firm to carry on or work at the business of plumbing, or to act as inspector of plumbing and requiring them to obtain license by an examination as to their qualifications from a board of examining and supervising plumbers.
SB 193 36-0 (1919) Author: Strickland, Jeff J. Relating to amending certain statute relating to the issuance of license to any person or firm to carry on or work at the business of plumbing, or to act as inspector of plumbing and requiring them to obtain license by an examination as to their qualifications from a board of examining and supervising plumbers. Senate: Labor
HB 145 35-0 (1917) Author: Florer, James A. Relating to regulating plumbing; creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing under the authority of the State Board of Health; providing penalties.
SB 199 35-0 (1917) Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton Relating to regulating plumbing, plumbing ventilation and house drainage; creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing; providing penalties.
HB 207 34-0 (1915) Author: Haxthausen, Sr., August (Von) | et. al. Relating to regulating plumbing and creating the office of State Inspector and Deputy Inspectors of Plumbing and establishing a Supervising Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.
HB 656 33-0 (1913) Author: Parks, J. W. Relating to prescribing rules and regulations and adopting specifications for the installation of plumbing fixtures or other fixtures connected with waste to cesspool, public or private sewer, providing penalties.
HB 659 33-0 (1913) Author: Schwegmann, Bernhardt Relating to creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing, defining the duties and fixing compensation, establishing the State Board of Examiners, providing for an appropriation, fixing penalties.
HB 173 31-0 (1909) Author: Stephenson, John Dudley Relating to amending "An Act to require cities to provide for a board of plumbers to be known as the Examining Board of Plumbers; to regulate the duties of said board and to provide penalties for violation hereof"; and further to repeal Section 4 of said Act.
SB 154 25-0 (1897) Relating to requiring cities to provide for a board of plumbers, to be known as the examining and supervising board of plumbers; to regulate the duties of said board, and to provide penalties for violation hereof.


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