The bill, H.B. No. 5233, amends the Occupations Code regarding the licensing examination for social workers in Texas. It introduces a new provision that allows applicants who have paid an application or examination fee to take the exam to retake it without incurring an additional fee. This change enables applicants to retake the examination as many times as necessary until they pass.

The new language added to Section 505.354 specifies that the amended rules apply to any applicant who takes the examination on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This amendment aims to reduce the financial burden on applicants and increase their chances of successfully obtaining a social worker license.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 505.354 (Occupations Code 505)