89R2615 MAW-F
By: Hall S.B. No. 99
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to certain documents required to be attached to
legislation proposing the creation or expansion of an occupational
license.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 318, Government Code, is amended by
adding Section 318.004 to read as follows:
Sec. 318.004. STATEMENT REGARDING REVIEW OF LEGISLATION
REGULATING AN OCCUPATION. (a) A bill that would create an
occupational license or expand an existing occupational license
must include the following attached to the bill:
(1) a statement, prepared by the Legislative Budget
Board, indicating whether a member of the legislature has requested
a review of the proposed legislation under Section 325.023; and
(2) if applicable, any report regarding the
legislation prepared under that section.
(b) An item required by Subsection (a) must be printed as
part of the committee report for the bill and of all subsequent
printings and remain with the bill throughout the legislative
process, including submission to the governor.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.