89^th Texas Legislature TDLR-Related Bills

The 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, convened on January 14, 2025, and adjourned June 2, 2025. This page provides a list of the bills enacted by the 89th Legislature related to TDLR and its licensing programs and of possible interest to TDLR licensees.

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TDLR Program-Related Bills

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

SB 783: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings. Filed without signature; effective 9/1/2025

SB 705: Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Athletic Trainers

SB 912: Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Barbering & Cosmetology

HB 1778: Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. (Barbering and Cosmetology continuing education requirement for Human Trafficking) Signed by the Governor 5/29/2025; effective on 9/1/2025

Behavior Analysts

Boiler Safety

SB 1185: Relating to an exemption from boiler registration and inspection requirements for certain boilers in medical equipment and autoclaves. Signed by the Governor 5/15/25; effective 9/1/2025

SB 917: Relating to certain boiler inspection reports and the composition and governance of the board of boiler rules. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Code Enforcement Officers

HB 4765: Relating to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1376: Relating to the supervision requirements of a code enforcement officer in training. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective immediately

Combative Sports

SB 842: Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events. Signed by the Governor 5/24/2025; effective immediately

Dietitians

SB 25: Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; various effective dates

SB 627: Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Driver Education & Safety

HB 3012: Relating to the fee for a driving safety course. Signed by the Governor 5/28/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 296: Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal. Filed without signature; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1366: Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. Signed by the Governor 5/19/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Dyslexia Therapy

SB 912: Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Electricians

SB 783: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings. Filed without signature 5/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1252: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 764: Relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1036: Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; various effective dates

Elevator & Escalator Safety

HB 3848: Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Health Professions – General

HB 216: Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 541: Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 1700: Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1188: Relating to electronic health record requirements. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Hearing Instrument Fitters & Dispensers

SB 904: Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Laser Hair Removal

SB 748: Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Massage Therapy

HB 1562: Relating to massage student permits. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 1732: Relating to the regulation of massage therapy. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 1778: Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Signed by the Governor 5/29/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 703: Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors. Signed by the Governor 5/21/25; effective 9/1/2025

SB 2167: Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Midwives

SB 1044: Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Signed by the Governor 5/19/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Mold Assessors & Remediators

SB 1255: Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Motorcycle & ATV Operator Safety

HB 4904: Relating to civil liability of property owners relating to motorcycle training courses. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 296: Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal. Filed without signature 5/28/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Motor Fuel Metering & Quality / Financial Crimes Intelligence Center

HB 201: Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 272: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1499: Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. Signed by the Governor 5/13/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1498: Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1497: Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer. Signed by the Governor 5/30/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 4690: Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective immediately

SB 2371: Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals. Signed by the Governor 5/27/2025; effective immediately

SB 1809: Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information. Signed by the Governor 5/13/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Orthotists & Prosthetists

SB 912 : Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1330: Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 918: Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Podiatry

SB 968: Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatry. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Professional Employer Organizations

SB 1254: Relating to the regulation of professional employer services. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Speech-Language Pathologists

SB 905: Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Towing & Vehicle Storage Facilities

HB 3928: Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Transportation Network Companies

HB 47: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 4215: Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies. Signed by the Governor 5/28/25; effective 9/1/2025

SB 2807: Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Used Auto Parts Recyclers

HB 5436: Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee. Signed by the Governor 6/20/25; eff. 9/1/25

Other Related Bills

Criminal History & Occupational Licensing

SB 1080: Relating to the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Filed without signature 5/27/2025; effective immediately

SB 2587: Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Human Trafficking

SB 610: Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Signed by the Governor 5/19/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Military / Veterans

SB 1814: Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding resources and benefits provided to veterans. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

SB 1818: Relating to the issuance of a provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in business or occupation in this state. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 5629: Relating to the occupational licensing of military spouses. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

HB 285: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Filed without signature 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025

HB 1545: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; effective immediately

SB 2155: Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation. Signed by the Governor 6/20/2025; various effective dates

89th Texas Legislature TDLR-Related Bills