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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1670 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4226 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures No action taken in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 621 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 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
SB 758 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the inspection of certain boilers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
SB 1433 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3302 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3309 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
SB 447 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the selection of certain appraisal district officials. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
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
SB 845 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to an occupational licensing database. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 846 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1916 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
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
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
HB 2665 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to abolishing the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and transferring the functions of those agencies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 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
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
HB 2916 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 652 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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.
SB 1274 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the registration of roofing contractors; providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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
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
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
SB 1374 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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


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