S.B. No. 2443 amends the Occupations Code to enhance the electronic delivery of documents by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The bill allows the commission to require applicants or license holders to provide an email address for correspondence, which will remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure. Additionally, it introduces a new provision that permits the commission to establish rules for the electronic delivery of any correspondence sent or received by the department, including notices, orders, or pleadings related to regulatory programs.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 51.310(c) and 51.354(c) of the Occupations Code, streamlining the legal framework surrounding the department's communication processes. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House with overwhelming support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 51.207, Occupations Code 51.310 (Occupations Code 51)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 51.207, Occupations Code 51.310 (Occupations Code 51)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 51.207, Occupations Code 51.310 (Occupations Code 51)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 51.207, Occupations Code 51.310 (Occupations Code 51)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 51.207, Occupations Code 51.310 (Occupations Code 51)