H.B. No. 4765 amends the Occupations Code to establish clearer definitions and regulations for code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training in Texas. The bill introduces new language defining a "code enforcement officer" as an individual who works for the state or a political subdivision and engages in code enforcement. It also defines a "code enforcement officer in training" as an individual working under the supervision of a registered code enforcement officer. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will oversee these regulations and outlines the requirements for registration, including experience, examination, and application fees.

The bill also clarifies exemptions from registration, stating that individuals licensed under other laws are not required to register as code enforcement officers. It allows for the employment of individuals not registered under the chapter if they are exempt from registration. Furthermore, the bill establishes that certificates of registration will expire biennially and can be renewed upon proper application and payment of fees. The commission may deny registration applications based on prior revocations of licenses for unprofessional conduct or related misconduct. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1952.001, Occupations Code 1952.002, Occupations Code 1952.003, Occupations Code 1952.101, Occupations Code 1952.102, Occupations Code 1952.103, Occupations Code 1952.104, Occupations Code 1952.105, Occupations Code 1952.151 (Occupations Code 1952)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1952.001, Occupations Code 1952.002, Occupations Code 1952.003, Occupations Code 1952.101, Occupations Code 1952.102, Occupations Code 1952.103, Occupations Code 1952.104, Occupations Code 1952.105, Occupations Code 1952.151 (Occupations Code 1952)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 1952.001, Occupations Code 1952.002, Occupations Code 1952.003, Occupations Code 1952.101, Occupations Code 1952.102, Occupations Code 1952.103, Occupations Code 1952.104, Occupations Code 1952.105, Occupations Code 1952.151 (Occupations Code 1952)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 1952.001, Occupations Code 1952.002, Occupations Code 1952.003, Occupations Code 1952.101, Occupations Code 1952.102, Occupations Code 1952.103, Occupations Code 1952.104, Occupations Code 1952.105, Occupations Code 1952.151 (Occupations Code 1952)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 1952.001, Occupations Code 1952.002, Occupations Code 1952.003, Occupations Code 1952.101, Occupations Code 1952.102, Occupations Code 1952.103, Occupations Code 1952.104, Occupations Code 1952.105, Occupations Code 1952.151 (Occupations Code 1952)