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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 2699

House Author:  Goldman

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini


            House Bill 2699 amends the Occupations Code to update and revise provisions relating to permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers, including provisions authorizing an applicant to retake the examination under certain circumstances and provisions prescribing notice requirements. The bill repeals provisions requiring the examination to be administered at least twice each year and to be validated by an independent testing professional and repeals a provision authorizing the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to refuse to examine an applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.