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HB2386: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals and establishing a legal paraprofessional licensing pilot program; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 14, 2025
Education
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
Occupational Regulation
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SUPREME COURT
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
LAW EXAMINERS, 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 licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals and establishing a legal paraprofessional licensing pilot program; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

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