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TX SB968

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames "temporary license" to "residency license" for podiatry practitioners in Texas under Section 202.259 of the Occupations Code

  • Removes the exclusion that previously prevented provisional license applicants from obtaining a temporary license, broadening eligibility for the residency license

  • Repeals Section 202.061 and Section 202.260 of the Occupations Code related to podiatry licensing

  • Preserves the validity of temporary licenses issued before the effective date, allowing them to expire according to their original terms

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 31-0 on April 24, 2025 and the House 115-26 on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatry.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/28/2025
Health & Human Services2/13/2025

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