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TX HB3673
TX HB3673Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Texas occupational licensing laws to provide more opportunities for individuals with criminal convictions to obtain professional licenses. Specifically, the bill changes when an occupational license must be revoked, expanding the criteria to include felony convictions directly related to the licensed occupation, certain offenses listed in the Criminal Procedure Code, and sexually violent offenses. The bill introduces a new provisional licensing mechanism for inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or those on parole who are enrolled in educational programs through the Windham School District or higher education institutions. The provisional license would be valid for 12 months and begin on the date of the applicant's release. Additionally, the bill allows licensing authorities to request information about inmate applicants from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and expands the circumstances under which confidential departmental information can be shared with licensing authorities. This legislation aims to support rehabilitation and provide pathways to professional employment for individuals with criminal backgrounds, while maintaining public safety considerations by limiting the provisional license to those actively pursuing education.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (147)
Terry Canales (D)*,
David Cook (R)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Candy Noble (R)*,
Dade Phelan (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Alma Allen (D),
Rafael Anchía (D),
Trent Ashby (R),
Jeffrey Barry (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Diego Bernal (D),
Salman Bhojani (D),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Rhetta Bowers (D),
John Bryant (D),
Brad Buckley (R),
John Bucy (D),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Angie Button (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Liz Campos (D),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Nicole Collier (D),
Philip Cortez (D),
Tom Craddick (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Aicha Davis (D),
Yvonne Davis (D),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Harold Dutton (D),
Paul Dyson (R),
Caroline Fairly (R),
Lulu Flores (D),
James Frank (R),
Erin Gámez (D),
Josey Garcia (D),
Linda Garcia (D),
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D),
Mary González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Bobby Guerra (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Ana Hernandez (D),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Janis Holt (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Ann Johnson (D),
Jo Jones (D),
Venton Jones (D),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Ken King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Suleman Lalani (D),
Stan Lambert (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Oscar Longoria (D),
Janie Lopez (R),
Ray Lopez (D),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
John Lujan (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Christian Manuel (D),
Mando Martinez (D),
Trey Martinez Fischer (D),
Don McLaughlin (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Morgan Meyer (R),
Terry Meza (D),
Brent Money (R),
Joe Moody (D),
Christina Morales (D),
Eddie Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Sergio Muñoz (D),
Mike Olcott (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Claudia Ordaz Perez (D),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Mary Ann Perez (D),
Vincent Perez (D),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Richard Raymond (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D),
Ramon Romero (D),
Toni Rose (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Lauren Simmons (D),
Shelby Slawson (R),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
James Talarico (D),
Carl Tepper (R),
Senfronia Thompson (D),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Chris Turner (D),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Hubert Vo (D),
Armando Walle (D),
Charlene Ward Johnson (D),
Trey Wharton (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Gene Wu (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call (on 05/07/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3673 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03673H.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB03673H.htm |
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03673H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03673I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03673I.htm |
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