TX SB1080

Allows licensing authorities to issue occupational licenses to inmates imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who are enrolled in or have completed educational programs through the Windham School District or an institution of higher education, even before release

Extends provisional license terms from 6 months to 12 months for applicants with criminal convictions, with the license term beginning on the date of release for incarcerated applicants

Limits mandatory license revocation following felony imprisonment to offenses that directly relate to the licensed occupation, offenses listed in Article 42A.054 (certain violent and sexual offenses), or sexually violent offenses

Grants licensing authorities discretionary authority to revoke licenses based on imprisonment following any felony conviction, rather than requiring automatic revocation for all felonies

Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide inmate information to licensing authorities upon request to determine license eligibility, and authorizes sharing of confidential information with licensing authorities for applicants who are inmates or releasees