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HB5097: Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.

: Ryan Guillen (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 15, 2025
Occupational Regulation
Utilities
Utilities--General
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
Insurance
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
Law Enforcement
FIRE MARSHAL
PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Insurance--Insurers & Agents
CRIMINAL RECORDS
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.

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