The bill, titled "Occupational Licensing Reciprocity Agreements," introduces a new Chapter 61 to the Texas Occupations Code, aimed at enhancing occupational licensing reciprocity between Texas and other states. It mandates that each licensing authority maximize the establishment of reciprocity agreements and identify any state laws that hinder such agreements. The bill defines key terms, including "licensing authority" and "occupational license," and requires licensing authorities to adopt rules to determine the equivalency of licensing requirements between states.

Additionally, the bill requires licensing authorities to submit a report every odd-numbered year summarizing their efforts to establish reciprocity agreements, detailing the extent to which Texas's licensing requirements exceed those of other states, and recommending any legislative actions needed to facilitate more agreements. The initial report is due by December 1, 2027, and all necessary rules must be adopted by January 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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