S.B. No. 968 amends the Occupations Code to establish a new residency license for podiatrists, replacing the previous temporary license designation. The bill allows the commission to adopt rules for issuing this residency license, which includes setting criteria for issuance and defining the maximum validity period of the license. The language changes reflect the transition from a temporary to a residency license, indicating a more structured approach to licensing within the field of podiatry.

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 bill stipulates that any licenses issued under the previous law remain valid until their expiration date, ensuring that existing license holders are not adversely affected by the changes. The new provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 202.259 (Occupations Code 202)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 202.259 (Occupations Code 202)