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SB716: Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain out-of-state applicants.

: Kevin Sparks (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 11, 2025
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SUPREME COURT
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS
ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain out-of-state applicants.

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Kevin Sparks

Primary Sponsor
RepublicanTexas — District SD-031Senate

Co-sponsors (1)

Mayes Middleton

RepublicanTexas — District SD-011Senate