The bill, titled "Limitations on the Enforcement of Certain Occupational Regulations," introduces a new Chapter 2 to the Occupations Code in Texas. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "license," "licensing authority," "occupational regulation," and "personal qualifications." The bill emphasizes that all occupational regulations must be limited to those that are demonstrably necessary for public health, safety, and welfare. It mandates that by September 1, 2026, each licensing authority must conduct a comprehensive review of its occupational regulations, specifying the objectives served by each regulation and analyzing their effects on various economic factors. If any regulation is found to violate the established policy, the authority is required to either repeal or modify it accordingly.

Additionally, the bill allows individuals to petition licensing authorities to repeal or modify regulations that do not align with the stated policy. Licensing authorities must respond to these petitions within 90 days. The bill also provides for injunctive relief, allowing individuals to challenge the enforcement of regulations in court if they can demonstrate that such regulations burden entry into a profession without serving legitimate public objectives. The court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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