S.B. No. 968 amends the Texas Occupations Code to update the licensing and regulation of podiatry practice. The bill introduces a new "residency license" in place of the previous "temporary license," allowing the commission to establish rules for its issuance. The new provisions require the commission to set criteria for the residency license and define the maximum validity period for such licenses.

Additionally, the bill repeals Sections 202.061 and 202.260 of the Occupations Code, which may have previously governed aspects of podiatry licensing. Importantly, the changes made by this Act do not affect the validity of licenses issued prior to its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that existing licenses remain valid until their original expiration terms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 202.259 (Occupations Code 202)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 202.259 (Occupations Code 202)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 202.259 (Occupations Code 202)