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TX HB3214

TX HB3214
Relating to eligibility for a master plumber license.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
05/02/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to eligibility for a master plumber license.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a master plumber license in Texas by reducing the required work experience as a journeyman plumber from four years to two years. Alternatively, an individual can qualify with one year of work experience and successful completion of a training program approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship or another nationally recognized apprentice training program accepted by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. The bill requires the board to adopt necessary rules to implement these changes and specifies that the new requirements will only apply to master plumber license applications submitted on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. By reducing the required work experience, the bill aims to make it easier for qualified individuals to become licensed master plumbers, potentially addressing workforce needs in the plumbing industry while maintaining professional standards through examination and other board requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (56)

Liz Campos (D)* Pat Curry (R)* Gary Gates (R)* Angela Paxton (R)* Keresa Richardson (R)* Alma Allen (D),  Keith Bell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Terry Canales (D),  David Cook (R),  Brandon Creighton (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Linda Garcia (D),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Venton Jones (D),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Christian Manuel (D),  Don McLaughlin (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Brent Money (R),  Penny Morales Shaw (D),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Senfronia Thompson (D),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)

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