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TexasSB 91889th Legislature Regular SessionSenate

Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.

Sponsored By: VanDeaver, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Occupational Regulation--Health OccupationsORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTSPROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICSLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

License waivers for Texas orthotists and prosthetists

For applications submitted starting September 1, 2025, the Texas commission can waive education, clinical training, or exam requirements by rule. Orthotist or prosthetist applicants must provide evidence of unique qualifications that the department finds satisfactory. The department must issue licenses to approved applicants who meet all other requirements, with the same privileges as other licenses. License holders must follow renewal rules, but cannot be required to complete waived requirements at renewal. Earlier applications remain under the law in effect when submitted.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • VanDeaver

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Judith Zaffirini

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 293 • No: 71

House vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 99 • No: 42

House vote • 5/27/2025

Record vote

Yes: 112 • No: 29

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

Record vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

Record vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Public Health

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Business & Commerce

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/1/2025House

  4. Signed in the House

    6/1/2025House

  5. Signed in the Senate

    5/30/2025Senate

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/28/2025Senate

  7. House passage reported

    5/28/2025Senate

  8. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025House

  9. Record vote (RV#3858)

    5/28/2025House

  10. Passed

    5/28/2025House

  11. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025House

  12. Record vote (RV#3729)

    5/27/2025House

  13. Passed to 3rd reading

    5/27/2025House

  14. Read 2nd time

    5/27/2025House

  15. Placed on General State Calendar

    5/24/2025House

  16. Considered in Calendars

    5/22/2025House

  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

    5/20/2025House

  18. Committee report distributed

    5/19/2025House

  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    5/19/2025House

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/15/2025House

  21. Considered in formal meeting

    5/15/2025House

  22. Left pending in committee

    5/13/2025House

  23. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

    5/13/2025House

  24. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025House

  25. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/12/2025House

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