Texas 89th Legislature
Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 18 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (21)
Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to massage student permits.
Relating to massage student permits.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website.
Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal.
Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal.
Relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician.
Relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
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.
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.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on licensing & regulation, texas department of passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 21 laws related to licensing & regulation, texas department of. These bills were authored by 13 different legislators and address various aspects of licensing & regulation, texas department of policy in Texas.
- Did licensing & regulation, texas department of bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 Senate bills and 8 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most licensing & regulation, texas department of bills?
- The leading authors of licensing & regulation, texas department of legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 8 bills, Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on licensing & regulation, texas department of issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for licensing & regulation, texas department of legislation?
- Among the 21 licensing & regulation, texas department of bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to licensing & regulation, texas department of in Texas law?
- Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of legislation frequently overlaps with Occupational Regulation, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions, Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for licensing & regulation, texas department of legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 18 of the 21 licensing & regulation, texas department of bills (86%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on licensing & regulation, texas department of policy.
- When do Texas licensing & regulation, texas department of laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some licensing & regulation, texas department of bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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