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TX SB1818

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies to promptly issue a provisional license to military service members, veterans, and military spouses who apply for an occupational license while their application is being processed

  • Provisional licenses expire on the earlier of: the date the agency approves or denies the full license application, or 180 days after the provisional license is issued

  • Applies to both standard license applications and license recognition requests from military members and spouses holding valid licenses from other jurisdictions

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

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 31-0 and House 137-0

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

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/22/2025
Veteran Affairs3/13/2025

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