HB 794 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to limitations on the enforcement of certain occupational regulations.

HB 794 requires Texas licensing authorities to review all occupational regulations by September 1, 2026, to ensure they are limited to demonstrably necessary public health, safety, or welfare objectives. The bill mandates that each review must specify the purpose of every regulation and analyze its effects on worker opportunities, consumer costs, unemployment, and market competition. This applies to all occupational licenses, specialty medical reimbursement licenses, and related requirements issued by state or local agencies. The law aims to prevent unnecessary barriers to entry in professions while maintaining protections for public health and safety, as defined in Section 2.001(6) of the new Chapter 2.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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