The bill, S.B. No. 627, aims to amend the licensing and regulation of dietitians in Texas. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for the commission or department to establish the "fitness" of applicants for licenses, and the deletion of the titles "provisional licensed dietitian" and the corresponding abbreviation "PLD" from the legal language. Instead, the bill emphasizes the use of the title "licensed dietitian" and the abbreviation "LD" for those holding the appropriate license. Additionally, it introduces a provision allowing the commission or department to refuse license renewal for individuals who have not paid administrative penalties imposed against them.

The bill also repeals several sections of the Occupations Code, specifically Section 701.002(9), Section 701.1511, and Section 701.403, which may streamline the regulatory framework for dietitians. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clearer structure for the licensing process and the ethical standards expected of dietitians in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 701.151, Occupations Code 701.251, Occupations Code 701.304 (Occupations Code 701)