H.B. No. 4215 amends the Occupations Code to establish a regulatory framework for delivery network companies, paralleling existing regulations for transportation network companies. The bill introduces new definitions, including "delivery customer," "delivery network company," and "delivery person," and clarifies that these entities are not classified as common carriers. It requires individuals to obtain an occupational permit to operate a delivery network company, with an annual fee set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Additionally, the bill prohibits municipalities from imposing their own regulations on these companies, ensuring that state law governs their operations.

The bill also sets forth specific requirements for delivery network companies, such as implementing an intoxicating substance policy, conducting background checks for delivery persons, and maintaining compliance records for two years. It emphasizes nondiscrimination policies and clarifies that delivery persons are independent contractors, not employees, under certain conditions. Furthermore, the bill regulates the disclosure of personal identifying information, allowing such disclosures only under specific circumstances, and permits data sharing agreements between municipalities and the companies. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is granted authority to suspend or revoke permits for violations, with the new regulations set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 2402.001, Occupations Code 2402.002, Occupations Code 2402.003, Occupations Code 2402.004, Occupations Code 2402.051, Occupations Code 2402.052, Occupations Code 2402.151, Occupations Code 2402.152, Occupations Code 2402.153, Occupations Code 2402.154, Occupations Code 2402.201 (Occupations Code 2402)