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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
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 274	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Animals \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 500	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Employees \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 915	88-0 (2023)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to a requirement that employers post notice of certain information regarding reporting instances of workplace violence or suspicious activity.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Management Relations \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 2086	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perez, Mary Ann Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Consumer Protection \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| ORGANIZED CRIME \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2087	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perez, Mary Ann Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Criminal Justice	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Agriculture \| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS \| Crimes--Against Property \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 2238	88-0 (2023)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Animals \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2495	88-0 (2023)	Author: Price, Four Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the requirements to obtain or renew an athletic trainer license.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ATHLETIC TRAINERS \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2665	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gates, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to an interim study of the municipal regulation of short-term rental properties and residential amenity rental properties.	House: Land & Resource Management	Received from the House	\| City Government--General \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Governor \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3020	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
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 3478	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Tracy	Relating to mediation of certain fee disputes between towing companies and motor carriers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Received from the House	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES \| Transportation--Mass Transit \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3579	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bumgarner, Ben Sponsor: King, Phil	Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and political subdivisions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| 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 3645	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan	Relating to requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTORCYCLES \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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, Craig Sponsor: 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, Craig Sponsor: 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, Craig Sponsor: 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 4123	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 4316	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to regulation of residential service contract providers, sellers, and administrators.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4416	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: 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 4417	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of court-ordered programs regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5116	88-0 (2023)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses based on an arrest or conviction for certain offenses involving a controlled substance.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Animals \| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5120	88-0 (2023)	Author: Patterson, Jared	Relating to standards for certain electric vehicle charging stations.	House: Transportation	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 5241	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the expenses and methods of financing the operations of certain state licensing or regulatory agencies and related agencies.	House: Appropriations	No action taken in committee	\| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 30	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 224	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	See remarks for effective date	\| Crimes--Against Property \| DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECONDHAND METAL \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Weapons
SB 246	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol Sponsor: 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 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 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 876	88-0 (2023)	Author: Flores, Pete \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Animals \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 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, Judith Sponsor: 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 1311	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT 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 \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 1543	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to the creation of a workplace violence hotline and a requirement that employers post notice regarding the hotline.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Management Relations \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1615	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: 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 1732	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Patterson, Jared	Relating to standards for certain electric vehicle charging stations.	House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 1785	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
SB 1802	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew Sponsor: 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 2291	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Environment--Water \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS \| Water--General
SB 2305	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Consumer Protection \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| ORGANIZED CRIME \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 2306	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Agriculture \| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS \| Crimes--Against Property \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2389	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the requirements for issuance of a driver's license or learner license to a person younger than 18 years of age.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT 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 283	87-0 (2021)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Elections--Candidates \| Elections--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 819	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 1166	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al.	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Elections--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1462	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki \| et. al.	Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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, Craig Sponsor: 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, Terry Sponsor: 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 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 3143	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to requiring the release of certain vehicles by tow truck operators.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3171	87-0 (2021)	Author: Slaton, Bryan	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Elections--Candidates \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 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, Craig Sponsor: 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 3518	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
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 3637	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a fee.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| 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 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
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 4069	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to abolition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the transfer of the regulation of alcoholic beverages to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
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 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 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, Dawn Sponsor: 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 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, Charles Sponsor: 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, Kel Sponsor: 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 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, Nathan Sponsor: 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 1728	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Returned to Calendars Committee	\| 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 \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| HYBRID VEHICLES \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 1975	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to abolition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the transfer of the regulation of alcoholic beverages to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 125	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS \| DYSLEXIA \| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Records \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| Protection of Personal Information \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 335	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| MARIHUANA \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 927	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James	Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses in certain rural counties; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| Health Care Providers \| Health--Rural \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1095	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1232	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 1342	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a person's eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1501	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL \| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset--Commission Bills
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 1538	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to driving safety courses provided by certain organizations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Aging \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 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 1705	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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, Ana Sponsor: 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 2228	86-0 (2019)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| BOILERS \| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Safety
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 2452	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Courts--Civil Procedure \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 2563	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 2698	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of the practical examination required for a barbering or cosmetology license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2699	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: 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 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 2843	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the examinations required for a barbering or cosmetology license.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
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 2850	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Open Records \| Protection of Personal Information
HB 2853	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the regulation of the practice of podiatry.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
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 3284	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sheffield, J. D. \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee; providing for administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Crimes--Drugs \| Health Care Providers \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY \| TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT \| VETERINARIANS
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 3565	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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	\| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS \| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| Governor \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PLUMBERS & PLUMBING \| REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION \| TEXAS TRADES BOARD LAW \| TRADES BOARD FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS
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
HB 4608	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James	Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to contract with municipalities and counties to perform inspections of electrical work.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 72	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 270	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Military & Veterans \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 363	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to access to certain controlled substance prescription information.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 611	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset--Commission Bills
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 758	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| BOILERS \| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Safety
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 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 1394	86-0 (2019)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: 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 1531	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: 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 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, Carol Sponsor: 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
SB 2380	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 29	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	See remarks for effective date	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PROSTITUTION \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES \| SUPREME COURT \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 100	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration \| VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 162	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Animals \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 442	85-0 (2017)	Author: Martinez, Armando Sponsor: Taylor, Van	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on intent calendar	\| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS \| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Records \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| Protection of Personal Information \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1089	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stickland, Jonathan	Relating to the provision of materials for parent-taught driver education courses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 1131	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement that a person obtain a dyslexia therapist license.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| DYSLEXIA \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1233	85-0 (2017)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to probation of certain disqualifications from driving a commercial motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1284	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1544	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 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 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 2615	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the licensing of towing operators and vehicle storage facility employees by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES
HB 2940	85-0 (2017)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to citations and participation in pretrial diversion for misdemeanor possession of marihuana.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3023	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3029	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John Sponsor: 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, Senfronia Sponsor: 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 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 3309	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.	House: Business & Industry	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4007	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John Sponsor: 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 4095	85-0 (2017)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.	House: Human Services	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| INTERNET \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| Safety
HB 4127	85-0 (2017)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the inspection of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 176	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| Electronic Information Systems \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration \| VEHICLES FOR HIRE
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 447	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to the selection of certain appraisal district officials.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Elections--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 845	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to an occupational licensing database.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Interim Studies \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 846	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 848	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don Sponsor: 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 961	85-0 (2017)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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, Kirk Sponsor: 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 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 1498	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1569	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PROSTITUTION \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| SUPREME COURT \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1792	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Animals \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 2208	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of property tax professionals from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to the comptroller of public accounts; providing civil and administrative penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 219	85-1 (2017)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS \| DYSLEXIA \| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Records \| Protection of Personal Information \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1786	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/15	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2314	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to abolishing the regulation of hair braiding.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2494	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2510	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.	House: Human Services	Recommitted to committee	\| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD \| Human Services--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD \| PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2642	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and regulation by counties of amusement redemption machine game rooms on bingo premises; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees and taxes; creating civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PERMITS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2683	84-0 (2015)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| DYSLEXIA \| LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2717	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2734	84-0 (2015)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	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 ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 2978	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3125	84-0 (2015)	Author: Elkins, Gary	Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3148	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS \| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3742	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4040	84-0 (2015)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 202	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date	\| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD \| Human Services--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD \| PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS \| RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 215	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 364	84-0 (2015)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1080	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license and to discipline license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1193	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1215	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1383	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1971	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of licensed dyslexia practitioners and licensed dyslexia therapists to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| DYSLEXIA \| LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1982	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately	\| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 578	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Housing--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 613	83-0 (2013)	Author: Orr, Rob \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 619	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the requirements for issuance of certain barbering and cosmetology licenses and certificates for applicants holding licenses issued by other states; imposing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 757	83-0 (2013)	Author: Pickett, Joseph \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience and to military spouses.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Military & Veterans \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 796	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Utilities--Electric
HB 888	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Consumer Protection \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD
HB 1042	83-0 (2013)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Withdrawn from schedule	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1254	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Consumer Protection \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1331	83-0 (2013)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1449	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to licensing and regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties and imposing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Animals \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 1503	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the appointment of building contractors to certain trade advisory boards of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 1532	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1779	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology and associated locations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Health--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1950	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 2095	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2098	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the authorization and regulation of social poker establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SOCIAL POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013
HB 2173	83-0 (2013)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the licensing of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Military & Veterans \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 2188	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| ACCIDENTS \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| ELEVATORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 2224	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to the qualifications of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2232	83-0 (2013)	Author: Simmons, Ron	Relating to the education requirements for certain property tax professionals to be eligible for registration.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2360	83-0 (2013)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure of health care prices and related information.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Health Care Providers \| Hospitals \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAID \| MEDICARE \| PHYSICIANS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2494	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Hospitals \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--Manufactured Housing \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2624	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ashby, Trent	Relating to the regulation of water wells under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to prevent groundwater pollution.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| Environment--Water \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Oil & Gas
HB 2983	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 19	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Consumer Protection \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD \| Taxation--Sales \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 218	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees and providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 242	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Farias, Joe	Relating to the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Military & Veterans \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 289	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Financial--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 311	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Consumer Protection \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD
SB 408	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Gooden, Lance \| et. al.	Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 464	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 473	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 540	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the regulation, registration, and certification of inspectors for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| ELEVATORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
SB 562	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the license qualifications and continuing education requirements for polygraph examiners.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS
SB 618	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Vo, Hubert	Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PHYSICIANS
SB 671	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the deregulation of weather modification operations.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	\| Agriculture \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WEATHER MODIFICATION
SB 672	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Housing--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 673	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ACCIDENTS \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| ELEVATORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
SB 802	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FOUNDATION REPAIR ADVISORY BOARD \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 845	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the use of e-mail and website technology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 972	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Labor--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
SB 973	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1250	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the creation of an office of regulatory best practices in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the evaluation by the office of proposals by members of the legislature to regulate occupations.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Legislature \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1283	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Consumer Protection \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1387	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Miller, Doug	Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; changing fees.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS
SB 1450	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 722	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harless, Patricia	Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	No action taken in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 1282	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim \| et. al.	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Elections--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1451	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Animals \| COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS ACT \| DOG OR CAT BREEDERS ACT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1692	82-0 (2011)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1916	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| County Government--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WEATHER MODIFICATION
HB 2377	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| Consumer Protection \| IDENTITY THEFT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2530	82-0 (2011)	Author: Legler, Ken	Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing a penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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	\| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PLUMBERS & PLUMBING \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2693	82-0 (2011)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	No action taken in committee	\| Housing--Manufactured Housing \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2868	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the regulation of talent agencies.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TALENT AGENCIES
HB 2916	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| BONDS \| Energy--Conservation \| Financial--General \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Human Services--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
HB 3130	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the registration of a referee of certain extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by certain public or private schools; providing penalties.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
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	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3167	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the abolishment of the state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TALENT AGENCIES
HB 3287	82-0 (2011)	Author: Giddings, Helen Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to license renewals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3377	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the licensing and registration of installers of on-site sewage disposal systems by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3441	82-0 (2011)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of professions regulated under the Occupations Code.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3502	82-0 (2011)	Author: Raymond, Richard Pena	Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers and dealerships; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices \| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS \| Consumer Protection \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3510	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/11	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3512	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| BARBERS \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 173	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.		Signed by the Governor	\| Animals \| COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS ACT \| DOG OR CAT BREEDERS ACT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Corrective
HR 1793	82-0 (2011)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Congratulating the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on being named one of the top workplaces in the Austin area by the Austin American-Statesman.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
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	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS \| COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES \| GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS \| INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| REHABILITATION COMMISSION \| SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SECURITIES BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 694	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Smith, Wayne \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	See remarks for effective date	\| Crimes--Against Property \| Law Enforcement \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECONDHAND METAL
SB 1169	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| Consumer Protection \| IDENTITY THEFT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1170	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| BARBERS \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1244	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and contracting companies; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
SB 1274	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the registration of roofing contractors; providing penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| ROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS
SB 1275	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Housing--Manufactured Housing \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1334	82-0 (2011)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance	Placed on General State Calendar	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1371	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1374	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Agriculture \| County Government--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WEATHER MODIFICATION
SB 1399	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: Legler, Ken	Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report distributed	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT \| FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1465	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| BONDS \| Energy--Conservation \| Financial--General \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Human Services--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 1509	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to license renewals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1733	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Military & Veterans \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 397	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to rules regarding return of service.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report printed and distributed	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1055	81-0 (2009)	Author: Parker, Tan Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the procedure for submitting certain plans and specifications of buildings or facilities for the purpose of eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.	House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/09	\| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1706	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts and vehicle protection products; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Financial--General \| IDENTITY THEFT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1807	81-0 (2009)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to regulation of cranes and registration and regulation of crane operators; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CRANE OPERATORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 1854	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to the registration of roofing contractors; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 1973	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hamilton, Mike Sponsor: Patrick, Dan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of pool-related electrical maintenance.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	See remarks for effective date	\| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2033	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the abolition of the Polygraph Examiners Board.	House: Public Safety	Laid on the table subject to call	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POLYGRAPH ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
HB 2091	81-0 (2009)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to the issuance of a master electrician license to certain persons performing electrical work in unincorporated areas of the state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2105	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of certain licensing agents; providing a penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2243	81-0 (2009)	Author: Leibowitz, David \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of residential construction contractors and the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in subcommittee	\| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2310	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the power to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2447	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the abolition of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Sunset Bills \| TAX PROFESSIONAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF
HB 2548	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to membership of certain advisory bodies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/09	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2600	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain journeyman and apprentice sheet metal workers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SHEET METAL WORKERS
HB 2872	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the establishment by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board of a carbon dioxide sequestration or emissions offset program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| Environment--Air \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 3180	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Animals \| COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT \| DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3529	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies and credit bureaus.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3849	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Energy--Solar \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4195	81-0 (2009)	Author: Legler, Ken	Relating to the membership of the Advisory Board on Cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADVISORY BOARD ON COSMETOLOGY \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HR 1476	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund	Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 778	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts, retail installment contracts, and vehicle protection products; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| Financial--General \| IDENTITY THEFT \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1005	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the abolition of the Polygraph Examiners Board.	House: Public Safety Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POLYGRAPH ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
SB 1008	81-0 (2009)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the abolition of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Sunset Bills \| TAX PROFESSIONAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF
SB 1276	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the regulation of service of process; providing criminal and administrative penalties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PROCESS SERVERS
SB 1428	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the power of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.	Senate: Business & Commerce	No action taken in committee	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1910	81-0 (2009)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Animals \| COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT \| DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1926	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Energy--Solar \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1982	81-0 (2009)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the licensing and regulation of pool-related electrical maintenance.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2056	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to membership of certain advisory bodies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2057	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the power to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2373	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain journeyman and apprentice sheet metal workers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SHEET METAL WORKERS
SR 798	81-0 (2009)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Recognizing the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.		Reported enrolled	\| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary

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