Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
HB 2624 creates a licensing system requiring legal paraprofessionals in Texas to obtain a state license and pay associated fees. It sets eligibility requirements including being 18 years old, holding a high school diploma or equivalent, and meeting qualifications like holding a paralegal certificate. The bill establishes disciplinary procedures under the Supreme Court for licensed paraprofessionals working in specific legal specialties. This affects individuals seeking to practice as legal paraprofessionals in Texas who would now need state licensure to work in defined specialty areas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
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