H.B. No. 4737 amends Section 82.036 of the Government Code to establish a specific timeline for processing applications for attorneys licensed in other states who seek admission to practice law in Texas without examination. The bill introduces a new provision that mandates the Board of Law Examiners to process such applications within 100 days from the date the application is filed. This change aims to streamline the admission process for foreign attorneys, ensuring a more efficient transition into the Texas legal system.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new processing timeline applies only to applications submitted on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous laws in effect at the time of their submission. This ensures that there is no disruption for applicants who have already initiated the process under the old regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 82.036 (Government Code 82)
House Committee Report: Government Code 82.036 (Government Code 82)