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TX HB5043
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McQueeney
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AI Summary
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State agencies must promptly issue a provisional license to military service members, veterans, and military spouses upon receiving their occupational license application, allowing them to work while the full application is processed
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Provisional licenses expire on whichever comes first: the date the agency approves or denies the full license application, or 180 days after the provisional license is issued
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Military service members and spouses holding valid out-of-state licenses can also receive provisional licenses while awaiting confirmation of their license authorization in Texas
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State agencies must adopt rules to implement the new provisional license requirements by December 1, 2025
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The bill takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance of a license or provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/12/2025