The Texas Ethics Compliance Act of 2025 establishes a Texas Ethics Violations Registry, which will be maintained by the Texas Ethics Commission. This registry will list individuals and entities that have committed ethics violations, including details such as the nature of the violation and any actions taken by the commission. Individuals or entities will be added to the registry upon the commission issuing a fine related to a violation and after they have exhausted all appeals. The commission is also required to remove individuals or entities from the registry once they have complied with all penalties or corrective actions. Additionally, the commission must adopt rules to ensure due process protections for those placed on the registry.

Furthermore, the Act mandates that state agencies verify an applicant's status on the Texas Ethics Violations Registry before issuing or renewing any licenses. If an applicant is found on the registry, the agency must notify them, delay the licensing process until the violation is resolved, and may deny the application or impose conditions as necessary. The licensing agencies are also required to adopt rules to ensure procedural fairness for applicants. The Act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and requires the Texas Ethics Commission and relevant state agencies to implement necessary rules and procedures promptly.