HB 2186 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.

HB 2186 requires occupational registration for elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and elevator contractors in Texas. The bill mandates that these professionals must be certified and registered with the state commission, including meeting minimum insurance requirements ($1 million for bodily injury and $500,000 for property damage for contractors). It also establishes rules for annual equipment inspections, enforcement of safety standards, and continuing education requirements. The law directly affects anyone working on elevator installation, repair, or maintenance, ensuring they meet state safety and certification standards under the Health and Safety Code.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · May 10, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates Texas elevator safety regulations by adding formal definitions for 'elevator apprentice' and 'elevator mechanic,' establishing new registration requirements for both roles, and creating a five-year grace period for existing workers to comply with the new rules. The changes aim to standardize training and oversight for elevator maintenance professionals while protecting the public through stricter registration and insurance requirements.

Scope change

The bill expands regulatory scope to explicitly require registration for elevator mechanics and apprentices, previously not clearly defined in the statute. It also adds contractor responsibilities regarding who they can employ for elevator work.

DEFINITION

Added formal definitions for 'elevator apprentice' and 'elevator mechanic' to clarify who must be registered.

REQUIREMENT

Established new registration requirements for elevator mechanics and apprentices, including proof of training, experience, and continuing education.

Added contractor responsibilities requiring them to only employ registered elevator mechanics or apprentices for elevator work.

Added requirement for elevator mechanics to carry general liability insurance as a condition of contractor registration.

Modified Section 754.0171(a) to clarify that persons must register as contractors to perform elevator work.

TIMELINE

Created a five-year transition period (until November 1, 2027) for existing workers to comply with new registration requirements.

Floor votes · House May 9, 2025

How they voted

77–49

Passed · 19 other

Total votes 145

May 9, 2025

D Democratic59

50 Yea 1 Nay 8

84% Yea

R Republican86

27 Yea 48 Nay 11

55% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 12, 2025

Introduced

Received from the House

upper

May 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

May 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed to engrossment

lower

May 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report sent to Calendars

lower

May 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report distributed

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably as substituted

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Left pending in committee

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

lower

Mar 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures

lower

Mar 14, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors