H.B. No. 11 introduces a new subchapter, Subchapter K, to Chapter 51 of the Occupations Code, focusing on licensing reciprocity agreements managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The bill mandates the department to maximize these agreements and identify any state laws that hinder the establishment of reciprocity with other states. It also requires the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules that will help determine if the licensing requirements of other states are substantially equivalent to Texas's requirements, considering factors such as training, scope of practice, and complaint resolution procedures.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the department must submit a report every odd-numbered year summarizing its efforts in establishing reciprocity agreements, detailing the extent to which Texas's licensing requirements exceed those of other states, and recommending any necessary legislative actions to enhance the number of agreements. The initial report is due by December 1, 2027, and the rules for implementing these provisions must be adopted by January 1, 2026. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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