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TX HB3860

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alma Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules allowing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to obtain occupational licenses in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting, electrical work, and barbering/cosmetology

  • Exempts TDCJ inmates from licensing requirements when performing air conditioning and refrigeration work as part of a reentry program or under department-approved supervision

  • Exempts TDCJ inmates from electrical licensing requirements when performing electrical work as part of a reentry program or under department-approved supervision

  • Exempts TDCJ inmates from barbering and cosmetology licensing requirements when performing such services as part of a reentry program or under department-approved supervision

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/7/2025
Corrections3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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