The bill proposes the addition of Section 51.4043 to the Occupations Code, which mandates the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue licenses to certain out-of-state applicants who meet specific criteria. These criteria include holding a current license in good standing from another state, having held that license for at least one year, passing necessary examinations, and not having a disqualifying criminal history or any ongoing complaints. Additionally, for applicants from states that do not require a license for the relevant activity, the department will consider three years of work experience sufficient for licensing, provided they meet certain conditions.

The bill also allows the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to impose a fee of up to $100 for these applications and requires the commission to adopt rules for implementation by January 1, 2026. The new licensing provisions will apply to applications submitted on or after February 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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