The bill, H.B. No. 3976, proposes the addition of a new subchapter to Chapter 57 of the Occupations Code, specifically aimed at waiving license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education. The new subchapter, titled "WAIVER OF LICENSE RENEWAL FEES FOR CERTAIN INSTRUCTORS IN HIGH-DEMAND FIELDS," outlines that the waiver applies to licenses for registered nurses, vocational nurses, pharmacists, medical radiologic technologists, respiratory care practitioners, engineers, plumbers, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, electricians, educators, and bilingual education or special language program teachers.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that state agencies responsible for issuing these licenses must waive the renewal fees for faculty members or adjunct professors who teach in the relevant fields. This initiative aims to support educators in high-demand areas by alleviating financial burdens associated with license renewals. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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