Bill > HB4215

This bill amends Texas law to regulate delivery network companies (DNCs) by expanding existing transportation network company regulations to include delivery services. The bill defines key terms such as "delivery customer" (someone who orders a delivery through a digital network), "delivery network company" (a business using a digital platform to arrange food or goods delivery), and "delivery person" (an individual who makes deliveries through a digital network). The legislation establishes comprehensive requirements for DNCs, including mandatory background checks for delivery persons, prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal histories, and implementation of non-discrimination policies. The bill requires DNCs to obtain an annual occupational permit from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, while preventing local municipalities from imposing additional regulations. Delivery persons are classified as independent contractors, provided certain conditions are met, and the bill mandates that DNCs create policies regarding intoxication, maintain records of complaints, and protect customer and delivery person privacy. Importantly, the bill ensures that DNCs and their delivery persons are not considered common carriers or motor carriers, and it provides guidelines for data sharing and information protection. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to create a standardized regulatory framework for delivery network companies in Texas.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4215