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TX HB1237

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the grace period for renewing expired TCEQ occupational licenses and registrations from 30 days to 90 days, with a late fee not exceeding 1.5 times the normal renewal fee

  • Allows license holders who apply for renewal within 90 days of expiration to continue working in their licensed capacity while the renewal is pending

  • Creates a new renewal tier for licenses expired between 90 and 180 days, requiring a late fee not exceeding 2 times the normal renewal fee

  • Increases the cutoff for license renewal from 30 days to 180 days; after 180 days of expiration, individuals must obtain a new license by meeting all original requirements including examinations

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/8/2025
Environmental Regulation3/10/2025

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