The bill amends the Occupations Code to establish new criteria for the revocation of occupational licenses and the issuance of provisional licenses to applicants with criminal convictions. Specifically, it stipulates that a license holder's license will be revoked upon imprisonment following a felony conviction for offenses that directly relate to the duties of the licensed occupation, certain listed offenses, or sexually violent offenses. The bill also removes previous language regarding felony community supervision revocation and parole revocation as grounds for license revocation.

Additionally, the bill allows licensing authorities to issue provisional licenses to certain applicants, including inmates and individuals on parole or mandatory supervision, provided they have completed or are enrolled in an educational program. The provisional license is valid for 12 months, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is required to provide information to licensing authorities regarding inmates' eligibility for licenses. The bill aims to facilitate the reintegration of individuals with criminal backgrounds into the workforce while ensuring public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 53.0211 (Occupations Code 53)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 53.021, Occupations Code 53.0211, Government Code 508.313 (Occupations Code 53, Government Code 508)