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TexasHB 1189th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Sponsored By: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Dade Phelan

Signed by Governor

Intergovernmental RelationsOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Texas seeks wider recognition of work licenses

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must seek more interstate license-recognition agreements, as far as the law allows. It must identify state laws and licensing rules that block or hinder agreements. Agreements require the other state's licensing standards to be substantially equivalent to Texas standards. Reviews must consider training, testing, work experience, allowed work, complaint handling, and how states check license holders' good standing. The Texas licensing commission must adopt rules by January 1, 2026. The department must report to the governor and Legislative Budget Board by December 1, 2027, then every odd-numbered year. Reports must cover agreements, failed efforts, where Texas standards exceed other states', and recommended law changes, including lower licensing requirements. The law guarantees no agreements or automatic license recognition. It takes effect immediately with two-thirds approval in both houses; otherwise, its effective date is September 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Mayes Middleton

    Republican • Senate

  • Dade Phelan

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 309 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

Record vote

Yes: 141 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Business & Commerce

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    5/29/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/29/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/19/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/19/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/16/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/16/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/16/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/16/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/16/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/16/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/16/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/16/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/16/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/16/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/15/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/13/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/13/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/13/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/13/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025Senate

  22. Left pending in committee

    5/8/2025Senate

  23. Testimony taken in committee

    5/8/2025Senate

  24. Considered in public hearing

    5/8/2025Senate

  25. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/8/2025Senate

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