Bill > HB5610

This bill modifies Section 411.12507(a) of the Government Code to expand the Texas Funeral Service Commission's ability to obtain criminal history record information. The bill broadens the categories of individuals and entities for whom the Commission can access criminal history records to include not just license applicants and holders, but also any person or entity regulated by the Commission under Occupations Code Chapter 651 or Health and Safety Code Chapters 691 and 692A. The changes also maintain existing provisions for obtaining criminal history information for current and prospective Commission employees, vital records personnel, and funeral directors. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. This expansion appears designed to give the Texas Funeral Service Commission more comprehensive background checking capabilities across a wider range of professionals and entities within its regulatory purview.

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