Texas 89th Legislature
Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions
19 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 53 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
19 bills require immediate attention
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (74)
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to public education and public school finance.
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 support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
Relating to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.
Relating to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to massage student permits.
Relating to massage student permits.
Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Relating to repairs made pursuant to a residential or manufactured home tenant's notice of intent to repair and the provision of notice regarding a residential or manufactured home tenant's security deposit.
Relating to repairs made pursuant to a residential or manufactured home tenant's notice of intent to repair and the provision of notice regarding a residential or manufactured home tenant's security deposit.
Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
Relating to the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances.
Relating to the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, including retail food stores and mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, including retail food stores and mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to eligibility for a master plumber license.
Relating to eligibility for a master plumber license.
Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner regarding the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner regarding the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
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 creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training.
Relating to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training.
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain contact information of a notary public that is maintained by the secretary of state.
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain contact information of a notary public that is maintained by the secretary of state.
Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home.
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 qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers.
Relating to qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers.
Relating to the term and renewal of an engineering or land surveying license or registration.
Relating to the term and renewal of an engineering or land surveying license or registration.
Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors.
Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board.
Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
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 immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on occupational regulation--other trades & professions passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 74 laws related to occupational regulation--other trades & professions. These bills were authored by 41 different legislators and address various aspects of occupational regulation--other trades & professions policy in Texas.
- Did occupational regulation--other trades & professions bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 40 Senate bills and 34 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most occupational regulation--other trades & professions bills?
- The leading authors of occupational regulation--other trades & professions legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 11 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 5 bills, Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 4 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on occupational regulation--other trades & professions issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for occupational regulation--other trades & professions legislation?
- Among the 74 occupational regulation--other trades & professions bills enacted, 19 have critical compliance urgency and 37 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to occupational regulation--other trades & professions in Texas law?
- Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions legislation frequently overlaps with Occupational Regulation, Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission of, Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for occupational regulation--other trades & professions legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 53 of the 74 occupational regulation--other trades & professions bills (72%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on occupational regulation--other trades & professions policy.
- When do Texas occupational regulation--other trades & professions laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some occupational regulation--other trades & professions bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Need Strategic Guidance on This Legislation?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.