H.B. No. 3214 amends the eligibility requirements for obtaining a master plumber license in Texas. The bill modifies the definition of a "master plumber" by changing the experience requirement from "four years" to "two years" of work as a journeyman plumber. Additionally, it allows for an alternative pathway where an applicant can qualify after working for at least one year if they have successfully completed a training program approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship or another nationally recognized apprentice training program accepted by the board.

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2025. The new eligibility criteria will apply only to applications for a master plumber license submitted on or after this effective date, while applications submitted before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1301.002 (Occupations Code 1301)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1301.002 (Occupations Code 1301)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 1301.002 (Occupations Code 1301)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 1301.002 (Occupations Code 1301)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 1301.002 (Occupations Code 1301)