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SB2075

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Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) • Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation

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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: N/A for general licensees. Governance changes take effect immediately on the effective date.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation will issue rules post-September 2025 to harmonize the Texas Administrative Code with these statutory changes. Expect a transition plan regarding the staggering of board member terms in late 2025.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Audit Board Representation: Identify if any current employees serve on a TDLR advisory body. Inform them their term structure will shift to a six-year cycle starting September 2025.
  • Update Indemnification: Verify that staff members serving on these boards are covered by your corporate liability policies or understand the scope of state-provided immunity, as the Commission's removal powers have been standardized.
  • Monitor Appointments: Instruct your trade association or government affairs team to track the transition plan for board terms. The "staggering" process may open up unexpected vacancies in late 2025.
  • Revise Nomenclature: Direct compliance teams to update internal documentation to reflect the "Advisory Board" title change by Q3 2025.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Employment Agreements: If your organization permits or encourages senior staff to serve on TDLR advisory boards, review their employment contracts. The statutory term is now six years. Ensure agreements account for this extended duration of time away from the office for quarterly or bi-annual meetings.
  • Lobbying/Consulting Retainers: Adjust government affairs strategies. Presiding Officers of these boards now serve two-year terms. Your lobbyists must build longer-term relationships with these individuals, as the leadership rotation cycle has slowed.

Hiring/Training

  • No changes required. This bill does not alter licensure prerequisites or continuing education requirements for general staff.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Internal Manuals: Update corporate compliance manuals and training materials. Replace references to "Advisory Committees" or "Councils" with "Advisory Boards" for the affected industries (including HVAC, Electrical, Towing, and Cosmetology) to match the new legal nomenclature.

Fees & Costs

  • No new fees. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no significant fiscal implication to the State, meaning no fee hikes are currently projected to fund this reorganization.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Board Composition Discretion (Sec. 51.2094):

The law grants the Commission broad authority to determine board qualifications and size "unless otherwise provided by law."

  • The Risk: In industries where the statute is silent on the specific ratio of "industry members" vs. "public members," the Commission has unchecked discretion to alter the composition.
  • Watch For: Upcoming rulemaking that might dilute industry expertise by increasing the number of public members on your specific advisory board.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Mar 7, 2025
Passed Senate
May 1, 2025
Passed House
May 27, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--health OccupationsOccupational Regulation--other Trades & ProfessionsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsLicensing & Regulation, Texas Commission ofLicensing & Regulation, Texas Department of
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Official Analysis

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BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center

S.B. 2075

89R12171 JON-F

By: Zaffirini

Business & Commerce

4/11/2025

As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) oversees 32 advisory boards, but inconsistencies in statutory language have created inefficiencies in their governance. Specifically, term lengths for board members and presiding officers vary, and outdated terminology�such as references to "committees" instead of "boards"�create confusion. What's more, the definition of "advisory board" lacks uniformity across statutes, leading to administrative inconsistencies. To address these issues, TDLR has recommended standardizing advisory board governance. 

Accordingly, S.B. 2075 would standardize advisory board governance across all 32 TDLR-regulated boards by establishing staggered six-year terms for advisory board members and setting presiding officer terms at two years. It also would define "advisory board" as an entity advising the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation and TDLR, removing inconsistent references to "committees," "councils," or other entities. What's more, the bill would replace all instances of "committee" with "board" where applicable. Importantly, this bill would not change the number of board members or their composition�only their term structures and statutory references. By streamlining advisory board governance, S.B. 2075 would enhance operational efficiency, reduce administrative inconsistencies, and provide clarity in TDLR's oversight. 

As proposed, S.B. 2075 amends current law relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amend Section 301.053, Agriculture Code, as follows:

Sec. 301.053. New heading: ADVISORY BOARDS. Authorizes the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to establish advisory boards, rather than advisory committees, to advise TDLR and to make recommendations to TDLR concerning legislation, policies, administration, research, and other matters related to the duties, powers, or functions of TDLR under Chapter 301 (Weather Modification and Control).

SECTION 2. Amends Section 1001.058, Education Code, as follows:

Sec. 1001.058. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD. (a) Requires the Texas Commission� of Licensing and Regulation (TCLR) to establish an advisory board to advise TCLR and TDLR on rules and educational and technical matters relevant to the administration of Chapter 1001 (Driver and Traffic Safety Education).

(b) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(c) Requires the presiding officer of TCLR (presiding officer) to appoint the presiding officer of the advisory board, rather than the advisory committee, for a term of two years. Makes conforming changes.

(d) Redesignates Subsection (e) as Subsection (d). Deletes existing text prohibiting a member of the advisory board from serving two consecutive full terms.

(e)-(g) Makes conforming and nonsubstantive changes to these subdivisions.

SECTION 3. Amends Section 469.053, Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 469.053. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD; TERMS; MEETINGS; REVIEW OF AND COMMENT ON RULES. (a) Makes conforming changes to this subsection.

(b) Provides that members of the advisory board for the architectural barriers program serve staggered six-year terms. Deletes existing text providing that a committee member serves at the will of the presiding officer.

(c)-(d) Makes conforming changes to these subsection.

(e) Redesignates Subsection (g) as Subsection (e) and makes a conforming change.

Deletes existing text of existing Subsection (f) requiring the committee periodically to review the rules relating to the architectural barriers program and recommend changes in the rules to TCLR.

SECTION 4. Amends Section 754.012(b), Health and Safety Code, as follows:

(b) Authorizes a member of the elevator advisory board to be removed from the advisory board as provided by Section 51.209 (Advisory Boards; Removal of Advisory Board Member), Occupations Code. Deletes existing text providing that board members serve at the will of TCLR.

SECTION 5. Amends Section 51.001(1), Occupations Code, to redefine "advisory board."

SECTION 6. Amends Subchapter D, Chapter 51, Occupations Code, by adding Section 51.2094, as follows:

Sec. 51.2094. PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS. (a) Authorizes TCLR to establish an advisory board to advise TCLR or the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regarding a program subject to regulation by TDLR.

(b) Authorizes TCLR, unless otherwise provided by a law established a regulatory program administered by TDLR, to establish the number of advisory board members, provided that the number of members are required to be an odd number of three or more, the qualifications for an advisory board member, and �the terms of advisory board members.

(c) Requires members of an advisory board, unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a regulatory program administered by TDLR, to be appointed by the presiding officer with TCLR's approval.

(d) Requires the presiding officer, on approval of TCLR, unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a regulatory program administered by TDLR, to designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a two-year term. Authorizes the presiding officer of the advisory board to vote on any matter before the advisory board.

SECTION 7. Amends Section 203.055(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that the terms of three members of the midwives advisory board expire on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 8. Amends Section 203.056, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the midwives advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of two years, rather than one year.

SECTION 9. Amends Section 401.105(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that the terms of three members of the speech-language pathologists and audiologists advisory board expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 10. Amends Section 401.107(a), Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the speech-language pathologists and audiologists advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years, rather than one year.

SECTION 11. Amends Section 402.055(a), Occupations Code, to deletes existing text providing that the terms of three members of the hearing instrument fitters and dispensers advisory board expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 12. Amends Section 402.057, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the hearing instrument fitters and dispensers advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years, rather than one year.

SECTION 13. Amends Section 403.051, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 403.051. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD. Makes a conforming change to this section.

SECTION 14. Amends Section 451.053(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing providing that members of the board of athletic trainers serve staggered six-year terms.

SECTION 15. Amends Section 451.055, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the board to serve as the presiding officer of the athletic trainers board for a two-year, rather than a one-year, term.

SECTION 16. Amends Section 455.103(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that the terms of three members of the massage therapy advisory board expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 17. Amends Section 455.104(a), Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the massage therapy advisory board for a term of two-years, rather than one year.

SECTION 18. Amends Section 506.103(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that members of the behavior analyst advisory board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 19. Amends Section 506.104, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the behavior analyst advisory board for a term of two years, rather than a term of one year.

SECTION 20. Amends Section 605.055(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing the terms of two or three members of the orthotists and prosthetists advisory board expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 21. Amends Section 605.056, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, to designate a member of the orthotists and prosthetists advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two year, rather than one year.

SECTION 22. Amends Section 701.054(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that the terms of three members of the dietitians advisory board begin on September 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 23. Amends Section 701.057, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to designate a member of the dietitians advisory board as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of two years, rather than one year.

SECTION 24. Amends Section 802.065, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 802.065. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD. (a) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(b) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(c) Provides that members of the dog or cat breeders advisory board serve staggered six-year terms rather than members of the advisory committee serve staggered four-year terms.

(d) Makes conforming changes to this subsection.

(e)-(i) Makes conforming and nonsubstantive changes to these subsections.

SECTION 25. Amends Section 1151.002(7-b), Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 26. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 1151, Occupations Code, to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER B. New heading: TEXAS TAX PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 1151.051. MEMBERSHIP. (a) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(b) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(c) Requires the presiding officer to designate one member of the Texas tax professional advisory board, rather than the committee, as the presiding officer to serve a two-year term.

(d)-(e) Makes a conforming change to these subsections.

Sec. 1151.0511. PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY. Makes conforming changes to this section.

Sec. 1151.0512. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. (a) Makes no changes to this subsection.

(b)-(c) Makes conforming changes to these subsections.

Sec. 1151.052. TERMS. Provides that board members serve staggered six-year terms, rather than serve six-year terms, with the terms of one or two members expiring on March 1 of each odd-numbered year. Makes conforming changes.

Sec. 1151.055. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. Makes conforming and nonsubstantive changes.

SECTION 27. Amends the heading to Subchapter C, Chapter 1151, Occupations Code, to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER C. DUTIES OF COMMISSION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT, AND ADVISORY BOARD

SECTION 28. Amends Section 1151.101, Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 29. Amends Section 1151.108, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1151.108. New heading: Board Duties. Makes conforming changes.�


SECTION 30. Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 1152, Occupations Code, as follows:

SUBCHAPTER C. New heading: PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 1152.101. DEFINITION. Makes a conforming change to this section.

Sec. 1152.102. New heading: BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) Makes a conforming change to this subsection.

(b) Makes no changes to this subsection.

(c)-(d) Makes conforming changes to these subdivisions.

Sec. 1152.103. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. Makes a conforming change to this section.

Sec. 1152.104. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Provides that members of the property tax consultants advisory board serve staggered six-year terms, rather than provides that members of the council serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms of two members expiring on February 1 of each year.

(b) Makes no changes to this subsection.

Sec. 1152.105. PRESIDING OFFICER. Makes conforming changes to this section.

Sec. 1152.106. VOTE REQUIRED FOR ACTION. Makes a conforming change to this section.

Sec. 1152.107. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. Makes conforming changes to this section.

Sec. 1152.108. New heading: BOARD POWERS. Makes a conforming change to this section.

SECTION 31. Amends Section 1302.201, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1302.201. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP. Provides that the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, rather than the nine members appointed by the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, and two ex officio nonvoting members.

SECTION 32. Amends Section 1302.205(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that the terms of two appointed members of the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 33. Amends Section 1305.052(a), Occupations Code, to provide that advisory board members serve staggered terms of six years, rather than with the terms of three members of the electricians advisory board expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 34. Amends Section 1305.053, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to appoint one of the electricians advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the electricians advisory board for a term of two years, rather than a term of one year.

SECTION 35. Amends Section 1603.053(a), Occupations Code, to delete existing text providing that members of the barbering and cosmetology advisory board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 36. Amends Section 1802.102(a), Occupations Code, to provide that the auctioneers advisory board consists of seven members appointed as follows one member who represents an auction school, rather than the administrative head, or the administrative head's designee, of any state agency or office that is selected by TCLR.

SECTION 37. Amends Sections 1802.103 and 1802.104, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1802.103. TERMS; VACANCIES. Provides that auctioneers advisory board members serve staggered six-year terms. Requires the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, if a vacancy occurs during a member's term, to appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of the term. Makes a nonsubstantive change.

Deletes existing text providing that auctioneers advisory board members serve six-year terms that expire on September 1 of each odd-numbered year. Deletes existing text prohibiting members from serving more than two consecutive terms. Deletes existing text requiring the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, if a vacancy occurs during the term of such a member, to appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of the term.

Sec. 1802.104. PRESIDING OFFICER. Deletes existing text prohibiting the presiding officer from serving more than two consecutive terms.

SECTION 38. Amends Section 1901.001(3), Occupations Code, to make conforming changes.

SECTION 39. Amends the heading Subchapter C, Chapter 1901, Occupations Code, as follows:

SUBCHAPTER C. New heading: TEXAS WATER WELL DRILLERS ADVISORY BOARD

SECTION 40. Amends Section 1901.101, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1901.101. New heading: BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) Provides that the Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Board, rather than the Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Council, consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer, with TCLR's approval, as follows, certain members who are drillers experienced and certain public members.

(b) Makes no changes to this subsection.

(c) Makes conforming changes to this subsection.

SECTION 41. Amends Section 1901.102(b), Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 42. Amends Section 1901.103, Occupations Code, to make conforming changes.

SECTION 43. Amends Section 1901.104, Occupations Code, to provide that Texas water well drillers board members, rather than council members, serve staggered six-year terms expiring September 15.

SECTION 44. Amends Section 1901.105, Occupations Code, to make conforming changes.


SECTION 45. Amends Section 1901.107, Occupations Code, to make conforming and nonsubstantive changes.


SECTION 46. Amends Section 1901.108, Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 47. Amends Section 1901.109, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1901.109. New heading: BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES. (a)-(d) Makes conforming changes to these subsections.

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SECTION 48. Amends Section 1902.001(3), Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 49. Amends Section 1902.251, Occupations Code, to make a conforming change.

SECTION 50. Amends Section 1952.055, Occupations Code, as follows:

Sec. 1952.055. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD. Makes a conforming change to this section.

SECTION 51. Amends Section 1953.0512, Occupation Codes, as follows:

Sec. 1953.0512. New heading: ADVISORY BOARD.� Makes a conforming change to this section.

SECTION 52. Amends Section 1958.032(a), Occupations Code, to provide members of the mold assessor and remediator advisory board serve staggered six-year terms, rather than with the terms of three or four members on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 53. Amends Section 1958.033, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer, with the approval of TCLR, to appoint one of the mold assessor and remediator advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years, rather than a term of one year.

SECTION 54. Amends Section 2308.051(a), Occupations Code, to provide the vehicle towing and booting advisory board consists of nine, rather than the following, members appointed by the presiding officer with the approval of TCLR including certain representatives.

SECTION 55. Amends Section 2308.052(a), Occupations Code, to provide that vehicle towing and booting advisory board members serve staggered terms of six years, rather than with the terms of two or three members, as appropriate, expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 56. Amends Section 2308.053, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to appoint one of the vehicle towing and booting advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years rather than a term of one year.

SECTION 57. Amends Section 2309.052(a), Occupations Code, to provide that used automotive parts recyclers advisory board members serve staggered terms of six years, rather than with the terms of one or two members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 58. Amends Section 2309.053, Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer to appoint one of the used automotive parts recyclers advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years, rather than for a term of one year.

SECTION 59. Amends Section 2310.033(a), Occupations Code,� to provide that members of the motor fuel metering and quality board serve staggered six-year terms rather than with the terms of three or four members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SECTION 60. Amends Section 2310.034. Occupations Code, to require the presiding officer, with the approval of TCLR to appoint one of the motor fuel metering and quality board members to serve as presiding officer of the board for a term of two years, rather than of one year.

SECTION 61. Amends Sections 662.0037(c) and (e), Transportation Code, as follows:

(c) Provides that the motorcycle safety advisory board members serve staggered six-year terms. Deletes existing text providing that the terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(e) Requires the presiding officer, on approval of TCLR, to designate a member of the motorcycle safety advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for two years, rather than for a one-year term.

SECTION 62. Repealer: Section 506.103(b) (relating to prohibiting a member of the behavior analyst advisory board from serving more than two consecutive six-year terms), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Section 605.059 (Meetings), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Sections 1302.203 (Ex Officio Members) and 1302.208 (Meetings), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Section 1305.052(b) (relating to prohibiting a member of the electricians advisory board from serving more than two consecutive terms), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Section 1901.106 (Grounds For Removal), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Section 2308.052(b) (relating to prohibiting a member of the vehicle towing and booting from serving more than two full consecutive terms), Occupations Code.

Repealer: Section 2309.052(b) (relating to prohibiting a member of the used automotive parts recyclers from serving more than two full consecutive terms), Occupations Code

SECTION 63. Effective date: September 1, 2025.

Senate Authors

Sen. Judith ZaffiriniDemocrat · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Dade PhelanRepublican · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

S.B. No. 2075
AN ACT
relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and
governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
       BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
       SECTION 1.  Section 301.053, Agriculture Code, is amended to
read as follows:
       Sec. 301.053.  ADVISORY BOARDS [COMMITTEES]. The Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation may establish advisory
boards [committees] to advise the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation and to make recommendations to the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation concerning legislation, policies,
administration, research, and other matters related to the duties,
powers, or functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation under this chapter.
       SECTION 2.  Section 1001.058, Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
       Sec. 1001.058.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. (a)  The
commission shall establish an advisory board [committee] to advise
the commission and department on rules and educational and
technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.
       (b)  The advisory board [committee] consists of nine members
appointed for staggered six-year terms by the presiding officer of
the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:
             (1)  three driver education providers;
             (2)  three driving safety providers;
             (3)  one driver education instructor;
             (4)  the division head of the Department of Public
Safety driver license division or the division head's designee; and
             (5)  one member of the public.
       (c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint
the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years
[committee]. The presiding officer of the advisory board
[committee] may vote on any matter before the advisory board
[committee].
       (d)  [A member may not serve two consecutive full terms.
       [(e)]  If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding
officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission,
shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the
vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term.
(e) [(f)]  A member of the advisory board [committee] may be
removed from the advisory board [committee] as provided by Section
51.209, Occupations Code.
(f) [(g)]  Members of the advisory board [committee] may not
receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual
and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the
advisory board [committee], subject to the General Appropriations
Act.
(g) [(i)]  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to
the advisory board [committee].
       SECTION 3.  Section 469.053, Government Code, is amended to
read as follows:
       Sec. 469.053.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]; TERMS; MEETINGS;
REVIEW OF AND COMMENT ON RULES. (a)  The presiding officer of the
commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint an
advisory board [committee] for the architectural barriers program.  
The board [committee] shall consist of building professionals and
persons with disabilities who are familiar with architectural
barrier problems and solutions.  The board [committee] shall
consist of at least eight members.  A majority of the members of the
board [committee] must be persons with disabilities.
       (b)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year
terms [A committee member serves at the will of the presiding
officer of the commission].
       (c)  A board [committee] member may not receive compensation
for service on the board [committee] but is entitled to
reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in
performing functions as a member.
       (d)  The presiding officer of the commission, with the
commission's approval, shall appoint a board [committee] member as
presiding officer for two years.
(e)  [(f)  The committee periodically shall review the rules
relating to the architectural barriers program and recommend
changes in the rules to the commission.
       [(g)]  The commission must submit all proposed changes to any
rule or procedure that relates to the architectural barriers
program to the board [committee] for review and comment before
adopting or implementing the new or amended rule or procedure.
       SECTION 4.  Section 754.012(b), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (b)  A member of the advisory board may be removed from the
advisory board as provided by Section 51.209, Occupations Code
[Board members serve at the will of the commission].
       SECTION 5.  Section 51.001(1), Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
             (1)  "Advisory board" means an [a board, committee,
council, or other] entity with multiple members that has as its
primary function advising the commission or department.
       SECTION 6.  Subchapter D, Chapter 51, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 51.2094 to read as follows:
Sec. 51.2094.  PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS. (a)  The commission
may establish an advisory board to advise the commission or the
department regarding a program subject to regulation by the
department.
(b)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a
regulatory program administered by the department, the commission
may establish:
(1)  the number of advisory board members, provided
that the number of members must be an odd number of three or more;
(2)  the qualifications for an advisory board member;
and
(3)  the terms of advisory board members.
(c)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a
regulatory program administered by the department, members of an
advisory board shall be appointed by the presiding officer of the
commission with the commission's approval.
(d)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a
regulatory program administered by the department, the presiding
officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall
designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding
officer of the advisory board for a two-year term.  The presiding
officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the
advisory board.
       SECTION 7.  Section 203.055(a), Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board serve for staggered terms
of six years.  [The terms of three members expire on January 31 of
each odd-numbered year.]
       SECTION 8.  Section 203.056, Occupations Code, is amended to
read as follows:
       Sec. 203.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to
serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a
term of two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory
board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
       SECTION 9.  Section 401.105(a), Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       (a)  Members are appointed for staggered six-year terms.
[The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered
year.]
       SECTION 10.  Section 401.107(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate
a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of
the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].
       SECTION 11.  Section 402.055(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year
terms.  [The terms of three members expire on February 1 of each
odd-numbered year.]
       SECTION 12.  Section 402.057, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 402.057.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to
serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of
two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board
may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
       SECTION 13.  Section 403.051, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 403.051.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. The department
shall appoint an advisory board [committee] to provide advice and
recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to
the administration of this chapter.
       SECTION 14.  Section 451.053(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Board members serve staggered six-year terms [with the
terms of one or two members expiring on January 31 of each
odd-numbered year].
       SECTION 15.  Section 451.055, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 451.055.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission shall designate a member of the board to serve as the
presiding officer of the board for a two-year [one-year] term. The
presiding officer of the board may vote on any matter before the
board.
       SECTION 16.  Section 455.103(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board are appointed for
staggered six-year terms. [The terms of three members expire
September 1 of each odd-numbered year.]
       SECTION 17.  Section 455.104(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate
a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of
the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].
       SECTION 18.  Section 506.103(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year
terms[, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each
odd-numbered year].
       SECTION 19.  Section 506.104, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 506.104.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to
serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of
two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board
may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
       SECTION 20.  Section 605.055(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year
terms.  [The terms of two or three members expire on February 1 of
each odd-numbered year.]
       SECTION 21.  Section 605.056, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 605.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission, with the commission's approval, shall designate a
member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of
the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].  The
presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter
before the advisory board.
       SECTION 22.  Section 701.054(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
       (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year
terms.  [The terms of three members begin on September 1 of each
odd-numbered year.]
       SECTION 23.  Section 701.057, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 701.057.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of
the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board as the
presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of two
years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board may
vote on any matter before the advisory board.
       SECTION 24.  Section 802.065, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
       Sec. 802.065.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. (a)  The
commission shall establish an advisory board [committee] to advise
the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the
administration and enforcement of this chapter, including
licensing fees and standards adopted under Subchapter E.
       (b)  The advisory board [committee] consists of nine members
appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the
approval of the commission as follows:
             (1)  two members who are licensed breeders;
             (2)  two members who are veterinarians;
             (3)  two members who represent animal welfare
organizations each of which has an office based in this state;
             (4)  two members who represent the public; and
             (5)  one member who is an animal control officer as
defined in Section 829.001, Health and Safety Code.
       (c)  Members of the advisory board [committee] serve
staggered six-year [four-year] terms.  [The terms of four or five
members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.]  If a
vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the
commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a
replacement member to serve for the remainder of the unexpired
term.
       (d)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate
one member of the advisory board [committee] to serve as presiding
officer of the advisory board [committee] for a two-year term.  A
member may serve more than one term as presiding officer.
(e) [(f)]  Except for the members described by Subsection
(b)(1), a person may not be a member of the advisory board
[committee] if the person or a member of the person's household:
             (1)  is required to be licensed under this chapter;
             (2)  is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of an
entity required to be licensed under this chapter;
             (3)  owns or controls, either directly or indirectly,
more than a 10 percent interest in an entity required to be licensed
under this chapter; or
             (4)  is required to register as a lobbyist under
Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities
for compensation on behalf of an entity required to be licensed
under this chapter.
(f) [(g)]  The presiding officer of the commission may
remove from the advisory board [committee] a member who is
ineligible for membership under Subsection (e)[(f)].
(g) [(h)]  A member may not receive compensation for service
on the advisory board [committee]. Subject to the department's
budget and any limitation provided by the General Appropriations
Act, a board [committee] member may receive reimbursement for the
actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing advisory
board [committee] duties.
(h) [(i)]  A decision of the advisory board [committee] is
effective only on a majority vote of the members present.
(i) [(j)]  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to
the size, composition, or duration of the advisory board
[committee] or to the appointment of the board's [committee's]
presiding officer.
       SECTION 25.  Section 1151.002(7-b), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
             (7-b)  "Board" ["Committee"] means the Texas Tax
Professional Advisory Board [Committee].
       SECTION 26.  Subchapter B, Chapter 1151, Occupations Code,
is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER B.  TEXAS TAX PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]
       Sec. 1151.051.  MEMBERSHIP. (a)  The Texas Tax Professional
Advisory Board [Committee] consists of seven members appointed by
the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the
commission as follows:
             (1)  two members who are certified under this chapter
as registered professional appraisers;
             (2)  two members who are certified under this chapter
as registered Texas collectors or registered Texas assessors; and
             (3)  three members who represent the public.
       (b)  A vacancy on the board [committee] is filled in the same
manner as the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the
term.
       (c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate
one member of the board [committee] as the presiding officer to
serve a two-year term.
       (d)  Each appointment to the board [committee] shall be made
without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age,
or national origin of the appointee.
       (e)  Section 2110.008, Government Code, does not apply to the
board [committee].
       Sec. 1151.0511.  PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY. A person may
not be a public member of the board [committee] if the person or the
person's spouse:
             (1)  is registered, certified, or licensed by a
regulatory agency in the field of property tax appraisal,
assessment, or collection;
             (2)  is employed by or participates in the management
of a business entity or other organization regulated by or
receiving money from the department;
             (3)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more
than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other
organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;
             (4)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible
goods, services, or money from the department other than
compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board
[committee] membership, attendance, or expenses; or
             (5)  at any time has served on an appraisal review
board.
       Sec. 1151.0512.  MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. (a)  
In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and
voluntarily joined statewide association of business or
professional competitors in this state designed to assist its
members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual
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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 13, 2025

TO:
Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2075 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


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SB2075 standardizes the governance structure of advisory bodies for over 20 TDLR-regulated industries, converting them into "Advisory Boards" with fixed six-year staggered terms. While this legislation imposes no immediate operational mandates or fees on licensees, it fundamentally alters the regulatory landscape by extending the tenure of the appointees who influence your industry's rulemaking and enforcement standards. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A for general licensees.

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SB2075 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.

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SB2075 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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