The bill, S.B. No. 764, amends Section 1305.253(b) of the Occupations Code to clarify the procedure for hearings conducted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary actions against electricians. The amendment specifies that these proceedings will be governed by Chapter 2001 of the Government Code, and it removes the provision that allowed a hearings officer designated by the commission to conduct the hearings.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to hearings that commence on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Hearings that begin before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This ensures a smooth transition to the new procedural framework while maintaining the integrity of ongoing cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1305.253 (Occupations Code 1305)