Senate Bill No. 2154 seeks to regulate delivery network companies in Texas by amending the Occupations Code to include specific provisions for these companies, alongside existing regulations for transportation network companies. The bill introduces new definitions such as "delivery network company," "delivery customer," and "delivery person," and clarifies that these companies are not classified as common carriers. It requires individuals to obtain an occupational permit to operate a delivery network company, along with an annual fee for maintaining this permit. The bill also mandates the implementation of an intoxicating substance policy, background checks for delivery persons, and nondiscrimination in service provision, while emphasizing that delivery persons are independent contractors.

Additionally, the bill expands regulations on the disclosure of personal identifying information to include delivery network companies, allowing them to share a customer's personal information with third parties only under specific conditions, such as obtaining consent or fulfilling legal obligations. It also permits sharing a customer's name with drivers or delivery persons for identification purposes. The bill establishes provisions for data sharing agreements between municipalities and these companies and grants the department authority to suspend or revoke permits for violations. The new regulations are 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)
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)
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)