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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 2847

House Author:  Goldman et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Hancock et al.


            House Bill 2847 amends the Business & Commerce Code, Education Code, Health and Safety Code, and Occupations Code to revise a variety of regulatory provisions relating to certain occupations, activities, and agreements. The bill, among other provisions, authorizes the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, for each program regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, to establish by rule the length of a license term, a fee for the issuance or renewal of a license, and any continuing education required to renew a license. Implementation of a provision of this bill is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.