Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1550	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Senate appoints conferees-reported
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 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 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 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 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 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
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
SB 28	85-1 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Received from the Senate
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
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 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
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 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 2419	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to toilet accommodations at filling stations; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
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
HB 3166	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 652	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately
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 4323	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the regulation of multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2163	78-0 (2003)	Author: Dunnam, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 282	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/03
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 1658	76-0 (1999)	Author: Gallego, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the transfer of the powers and duties of that agency to certain other state agencies, and changing the name of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to the Texas Department of Industrial Trades.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2155	76-0 (1999)	Author: Yarbrough, Ken Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas State Board of Mechanical Industries and the regulation of plumbing and mechanical laws and programs by that board; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 874	74-0 (1995)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the location of certain examinations required for licensing by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HCR 171	74-0 (1995)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Directing the State Board of Plumbing Examiners to review certification examinations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SCR 110	74-0 (1995)	Author: Haywood, Tom	Directing the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners to review the certification examinations of the Building Officials Code Administrators, the International Conference of Building Officials, and the Southern Building Code Congress International.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
HB 576	73-0 (1993)	Author: Danburg, Debra	Relating to certain licenses issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1068	73-0 (1993)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the adoption of standard plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call
SB 815	73-0 (1993)	Author: Truan, Carlos Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the adoption of standard plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HB 1168	72-0 (1991)	Author: Yarbrough, Ken	Relating to the adoption of standard plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: Business & Commerce	Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 139	72-1 (1991)	Author: Yarbrough, Ken	Relating to powers, duties, and composition of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
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 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 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 509	61-0 (1969)	Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill"	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
SB 592	61-0 (1969)	Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
HB 8	61-1 (1969)	Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill"	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
HB 31	61-2 (1969)	Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill"	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
HB 1268	60-0 (1967)	Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill"	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
SB 537	60-0 (1967)	Author: Harrington, D. Roy	Relating to increasing the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to nine members.
HB 818	58-0 (1963)	Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"	Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that the expenses of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund; providing for the transfer of certain funds to the General Revenue Fund; providing an effective date.
HB 283	55-0 (1957)	Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"	Relating to amending certain Statutes by prescribing qualifications of certain members of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
HB 267	54-0 (1955)	Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"	Relating to amending Statutes by prescribing qualifications of certain members of the Texas State board of Plumbing Examiners.
HB 471	53-0 (1953)	Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Statues prescribing qualifications of certain members of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
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.
HB 534	52-0 (1951)	Author: Fisk, Jack Gordon	Relating to requiring all funds of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners be deposited in the State Treasury and providing for the expenditure thereof in accordance with appropriations made by law.
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.
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.

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