Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Effective immediately, Texas has mandated a strict 10-day processing deadline and 100% fee waivers for occupational license applications from military members, veterans, and spouses. The legislature has lowered the reciprocity standard from "substantial equivalence" to "similar scope of practice," significantly widening the hiring pool but shifting the burden of scope-of-practice verification and license validity tracking directly to employers.
Rep. Terry Wilson·House Bill·Regular Session
All other Chapter 55 defined licensing agencies • Texas Board of Nursing • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation • Texas Medical Board • Texas Real Estate Commission • Texas State Board of Pharmacy
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Common questions about HB5629
Effective immediately, Texas has mandated a strict 10-day processing deadline and 100% fee waivers for occupational license applications from military members, veterans, and spouses. The legislature has lowered the reciprocity standard from "substantial equivalence" to "similar scope of practice," significantly widening the hiring pool but shifting the burden of scope-of-practice verification and license validity tracking directly to employers.
HB5629 was authored by Texas Representative Terry Wilson during the Regular Session.
HB5629 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB5629 is enforced by All other Chapter 55 defined licensing agencies, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Medical Board, Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
The regulatory priority for HB5629 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB5629 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB5629 addresses topics including family, family--marriage relationship, military & veterans, occupational regulation and occupational regulation--other trades & professions.
Key dates for HB5629: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Repeal residency documentation rules; adopt rules to identify out-of-state licenses with similar 'scope of practice' (replacing 'substantial equivalence'); establish application forms. (As soon as practicable after 2025-06-20). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB5629 establishes the following penalties: Criminal (Perjury) penalty of Standard criminal penalties for perjury for Falsifying the mandatory notarized affidavit regarding license standing, identity, or scope of practice.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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