Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

The meeting of the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee was marked by the thorough examination of multiple bills, including HB 2983 concerning impoundment storage fees, which was favorably reported to the full House. The chair, Phelan, guided members through considerations of several bills relating to industry regulation, including HB 2186 and HB 2278, which both successfully passed out of the committee with recommendations for further action. Notably, public testimonies were taken, addressing concerns surrounding the implications of these legislative changes on local businesses and public safety.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1382

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas House Bill HB3945

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy and other programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas House Bill HB4449

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
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Texas House Bill HB5043

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of a provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB5388

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to operating agreements between holders of a distiller's and rectifier's permit and nonresident seller's permit.
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Texas House Bill HB5397

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations.
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Texas House Bill HB5499

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to towing fee studies and the amount of nonconsent towing fees in certain political subdivisions; authorizing an increase in existing fees.