The bill, S.B. No. 2440, aims to regulate code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training in Texas. It 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. The bill also establishes that individuals are not required to register if they are already licensed under another law and are engaging in code enforcement under that license. Additionally, it clarifies that a state or political subdivision can engage in code enforcement without employing a registered individual if that individual is exempt from registration.

Several amendments are made throughout the Occupations Code, including changes to the language used to refer to individuals, replacing "person" with "individual" in various sections. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements for registration as a code enforcement officer, including experience, examination, and application fees. It also details the process for reciprocal registration for out-of-state license holders and stipulates that registration certificates expire biennially, with renewal contingent upon application and payment of fees. The bill 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)