TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATION

This message is provided to notify you of changes to TDLR’s Enabling Statute.
House Bill 2452 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 51, relating to complaints filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House Bill 2452 and the changes to Chapter 51 became effective May 29, 2019.
Senate Bill 619 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 51, relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. Senate Bill 619 and the changes to Chapter 51 became effective June 10, 2019.
House Bill 1342 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 51, relating to a person’s eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.
House Bill 2214 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 51, relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
House Bill 2847 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 51, relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.
House Bills 1342, 2214, 2847, and the changes to Chapter 51 became effective September 1, 2019.
TDLR encourages all persons interested in TDLR’s Enabling Statute to review the updated Occupations Code, Chapter 51.