Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

HB 1817 repeals 15 specific regulatory provisions across Texas law, primarily removing licensing requirements for auction companies. It eliminates references to Chapter 1802 of the Occupations Code (which governed auctioneers) from the Business & Commerce Code and Criminal Procedure Code. The bill also deletes sections of the Labor Code that previously regulated certain occupations. These changes directly affect auction businesses and law enforcement procedures related to seized weapons. The legislation simplifies regulatory requirements by removing outdated licensing mandates.