Senate Bill No. 2075, introduced by Zaffirini, seeks to amend various sections of the Texas Agriculture, Education, Government, and Occupations Codes to enhance the governance and operational structure of advisory bodies associated with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The bill replaces the term "committees" with "boards" throughout multiple sections, indicating a shift towards a more formalized structure for these advisory entities. It establishes that advisory board members will serve staggered six-year terms, with the presiding officer of the commission appointing a member to serve as the presiding officer of each advisory board for a two-year term. The bill also clarifies that Chapter 2110 of the Government Code does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of these boards.

Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of the advisory boards, which include advising the commission on relevant rules and educational matters. It specifies that members will not receive compensation for their service but are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties. The legislation also includes provisions for the removal of board members if they become ineligible under certain conditions. By streamlining the regulatory framework and enhancing the governance of these advisory boards, the bill aims to improve their effectiveness and accountability in overseeing their respective professions. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 301.053, Education Code 1001.058, Government Code 469.053, Health and Safety Code 754.012, Occupations Code 51.001, Occupations Code 203.055, Occupations Code 203.056, Occupations Code 401.105, Occupations Code 401.107, Occupations Code 402.055, Occupations Code 402.057, Occupations Code 403.051, Occupations Code 451.053, Occupations Code 451.055, Occupations Code 455.103, Occupations Code 455.104, Occupations Code 506.103, Occupations Code 506.104, Occupations Code 605.055, Occupations Code 605.056, Occupations Code 701.054, Occupations Code 701.057, Occupations Code 802.065, Occupations Code 1151.101, Occupations Code 1151.108, Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1305.052, Occupations Code 1305.053, Occupations Code 1603.053, Occupations Code 1802.102, Occupations Code 1802.103, Occupations Code 1901.001, Occupations Code 1901.101, Occupations Code 1901.102, Occupations Code 1901.103, Occupations Code 1901.104, Occupations Code 1901.105, Occupations Code 1901.107, Occupations Code 1901.108, Occupations Code 1901.109, Occupations Code 1902.001, Occupations Code 1902.251, Occupations Code 1952.055, Occupations Code 1953.0512, Occupations Code 1958.032, Occupations Code 1958.033, Occupations Code 2308.051, Occupations Code 2308.052, Occupations Code 2308.053, Occupations Code 2309.052, Occupations Code 2309.053, Occupations Code 2310.033, Occupations Code 2310.034, Transportation Code 662.0037 (Occupations Code 2310, Occupations Code 506, Occupations Code 701, Occupations Code 1953, Occupations Code 1151, Occupations Code 2308, Agriculture Code 301, Occupations Code 455, Occupations Code 605, Occupations Code 1305, Education Code 1001, Occupations Code 1603, Transportation Code 662, Occupations Code 802, Government Code 469, Occupations Code 1901, Health and Safety Code 754, Occupations Code 1958, Occupations Code 203, Occupations Code 403, Occupations Code 401, Occupations Code 1952, Occupations Code 402, Occupations Code 1902, Occupations Code 1302, Occupations Code 1802, Occupations Code 451, Occupations Code 2309, Occupations Code 51)
Senate Committee Report: Agriculture Code 301.053, Education Code 1001.058, Government Code 469.053, Health and Safety Code 754.012, Occupations Code 51.001, Occupations Code 203.055, Occupations Code 203.056, Occupations Code 401.105, Occupations Code 401.107, Occupations Code 402.055, Occupations Code 402.057, Occupations Code 403.051, Occupations Code 451.053, Occupations Code 451.055, Occupations Code 455.103, Occupations Code 455.104, Occupations Code 506.103, Occupations Code 506.104, Occupations Code 605.055, Occupations Code 605.056, Occupations Code 701.054, Occupations Code 701.057, Occupations Code 802.065, Occupations Code 1151.101, Occupations Code 1151.108, Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1305.052, Occupations Code 1305.053, Occupations Code 1603.053, Occupations Code 1802.102, Occupations Code 1802.103, Occupations Code 1901.001, Occupations Code 1901.101, Occupations Code 1901.102, Occupations Code 1901.103, Occupations Code 1901.104, Occupations Code 1901.105, Occupations Code 1901.107, Occupations Code 1901.108, Occupations Code 1901.109, Occupations Code 1902.001, Occupations Code 1902.251, Occupations Code 1952.055, Occupations Code 1953.0512, Occupations Code 1958.032, Occupations Code 1958.033, Occupations Code 2308.051, Occupations Code 2308.052, Occupations Code 2308.053, Occupations Code 2309.052, Occupations Code 2309.053, Occupations Code 2310.033, Occupations Code 2310.034, Transportation Code 662.0037 (Occupations Code 2310, Occupations Code 506, Occupations Code 701, Occupations Code 1953, Occupations Code 1151, Occupations Code 2308, Agriculture Code 301, Occupations Code 455, Occupations Code 605, Occupations Code 1305, Education Code 1001, Occupations Code 1603, Transportation Code 662, Occupations Code 802, Government Code 469, Occupations Code 1901, Health and Safety Code 754, Occupations Code 1958, Occupations Code 203, Occupations Code 403, Occupations Code 401, Occupations Code 1952, Occupations Code 402, Occupations Code 1902, Occupations Code 1302, Occupations Code 1802, Occupations Code 451, Occupations Code 2309, Occupations Code 51)
Engrossed: Agriculture Code 301.053, Education Code 1001.058, Government Code 469.053, Health and Safety Code 754.012, Occupations Code 51.001, Occupations Code 203.055, Occupations Code 203.056, Occupations Code 401.105, Occupations Code 401.107, Occupations Code 402.055, Occupations Code 402.057, Occupations Code 403.051, Occupations Code 451.053, Occupations Code 451.055, Occupations Code 455.103, Occupations Code 455.104, Occupations Code 506.103, Occupations Code 506.104, Occupations Code 605.055, Occupations Code 605.056, Occupations Code 701.054, Occupations Code 701.057, Occupations Code 802.065, Occupations Code 1151.101, Occupations Code 1151.108, Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1305.052, Occupations Code 1305.053, Occupations Code 1603.053, Occupations Code 1802.102, Occupations Code 1802.103, Occupations Code 1901.001, Occupations Code 1901.101, Occupations Code 1901.102, Occupations Code 1901.103, Occupations Code 1901.104, Occupations Code 1901.105, Occupations Code 1901.107, Occupations Code 1901.108, Occupations Code 1901.109, Occupations Code 1902.001, Occupations Code 1902.251, Occupations Code 1952.055, Occupations Code 1953.0512, Occupations Code 1958.032, Occupations Code 1958.033, Occupations Code 2308.051, Occupations Code 2308.052, Occupations Code 2308.053, Occupations Code 2309.052, Occupations Code 2309.053, Occupations Code 2310.033, Occupations Code 2310.034, Transportation Code 662.0037 (Occupations Code 2310, Occupations Code 506, Occupations Code 701, Occupations Code 1953, Occupations Code 1151, Occupations Code 2308, Agriculture Code 301, Occupations Code 455, Occupations Code 605, Occupations Code 1305, Education Code 1001, Occupations Code 1603, Transportation Code 662, Occupations Code 802, Government Code 469, Occupations Code 1901, Health and Safety Code 754, Occupations Code 1958, Occupations Code 203, Occupations Code 403, Occupations Code 401, Occupations Code 1952, Occupations Code 402, Occupations Code 1902, Occupations Code 1302, Occupations Code 1802, Occupations Code 451, Occupations Code 2309, Occupations Code 51)
House Committee Report: Agriculture Code 301.053, Education Code 1001.058, Government Code 469.053, Health and Safety Code 754.012, Occupations Code 51.001, Occupations Code 203.055, Occupations Code 203.056, Occupations Code 401.105, Occupations Code 401.107, Occupations Code 402.055, Occupations Code 402.057, Occupations Code 403.051, Occupations Code 451.053, Occupations Code 451.055, Occupations Code 455.103, Occupations Code 455.104, Occupations Code 506.103, Occupations Code 506.104, Occupations Code 605.055, Occupations Code 605.056, Occupations Code 701.054, Occupations Code 701.057, Occupations Code 802.065, Occupations Code 1151.101, Occupations Code 1151.108, Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1305.052, Occupations Code 1305.053, Occupations Code 1603.053, Occupations Code 1802.102, Occupations Code 1802.103, Occupations Code 1901.001, Occupations Code 1901.101, Occupations Code 1901.102, Occupations Code 1901.103, Occupations Code 1901.104, Occupations Code 1901.105, Occupations Code 1901.107, Occupations Code 1901.108, Occupations Code 1901.109, Occupations Code 1902.001, Occupations Code 1902.251, Occupations Code 1952.055, Occupations Code 1953.0512, Occupations Code 1958.032, Occupations Code 1958.033, Occupations Code 2308.051, Occupations Code 2308.052, Occupations Code 2308.053, Occupations Code 2309.052, Occupations Code 2309.053, Occupations Code 2310.033, Occupations Code 2310.034, Transportation Code 662.0037 (Occupations Code 2310, Occupations Code 506, Occupations Code 701, Occupations Code 1953, Occupations Code 1151, Occupations Code 2308, Agriculture Code 301, Occupations Code 455, Occupations Code 605, Occupations Code 1305, Education Code 1001, Occupations Code 1603, Transportation Code 662, Occupations Code 802, Government Code 469, Occupations Code 1901, Health and Safety Code 754, Occupations Code 1958, Occupations Code 203, Occupations Code 403, Occupations Code 401, Occupations Code 1952, Occupations Code 402, Occupations Code 1902, Occupations Code 1302, Occupations Code 1802, Occupations Code 451, Occupations Code 2309, Occupations Code 51)