82nd Legislature Information

The following bills were approved during the 82nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. A link to more information is included with each bill.

More information on the legislative process and how a bill becomes law is available at the Texas Legislature web site.

Bills are categorized by the programs they affect:

TDLR

HB 3287 by Giddings - Relating to license renewals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

SB 1733 by Van de Putte - Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military

New Programs

HB 1451 by Thompson – Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties

Air Conditioning

HB 2643 by Hamilton - Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties

Auctioneers

HB 2519 by Kuempel - Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions

Barbering

SB 1170 by Carona – Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists

Cosmetology

SB 1170 by Carona – Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists

HB 2727 by Thompson – Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of the application of eyelash extensions and private beauty culture schools

Electricians

HB 1625 by Brown – Relating to the renewal of electrical sign apprentice licenses

SB 1630 by Birdwell - Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act

Elevator

HB 2643 by Hamilton - Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties

Personnel Employment Services

SB 1168 by Carona - Relating to the repeal of the certification process for personnel service owners and the regulation of personnel services

Personnel Employment Services and Talent Agencies

HB 3167 by Callegari – Relating to the abolishment of the state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services

Property Tax Professionals

HB 1179 by Flynn - Relating to certification requirements for certain property tax professionals

Service Contract Providers

SB 1169 by Carona – Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties

Vehicle Towing, Booting and Storage

HB 3510 by Hamilton - Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles

 

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