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 definitions, including "code enforcement officer" and "code enforcement officer in training," specifying that these individuals must work for the state or a political subdivision and engage in code enforcement. Additionally, it defines the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation as the overseeing body. The bill also clarifies that individuals are not required to register if they are already licensed under another law and outlines the eligibility criteria for obtaining a certificate of registration, which includes experience, examination, and application fees.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a certificate of registration must be renewed biennially and can be denied if the applicant has had a previous certificate or license revoked for unprofessional conduct or related issues. The language throughout the bill has been updated to replace "person" with "individual" in various sections to ensure consistency and clarity. The changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing code enforcement in Texas, ensuring that only qualified individuals are recognized as code enforcement officers. The 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)