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TX HB5043

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

John McQueeney

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • State agencies must adopt rules to implement the new provisional license requirements by December 1, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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