All Roll Calls
Yes: 266 • No: 38
TexasHB 476589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training.
Sponsored By: Dade Phelan, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas limits use of unregistered code workers
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas and local governments face limits on using unregistered code enforcement workers. They may conduct code enforcement without employing a registered officer only when the person doing the work is exempt. The exemption covers people licensed or registered under another Texas law who perform code enforcement under that license or registration.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Dade Phelan
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 122 • No: 18
House vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 121 • No: 20
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/25/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/25/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/23/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/23/2025SenateReferred to Business & Commerce
5/16/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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