Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 796	House Author:  Thompson, Senfronia
Effective:  6-14-13	Senate Sponsor:  Garcia

            House Bill 796 amends the Occupations Code to include a journeyman lineman among the occupations for which the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required to adopt rules for licensing as prescribed by the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act. The bill sets outs requirements for a license applicant and specifies the persons who are exempt from licensing.  In addition, the bill requires a licensed journeyman lineman to complete four hours of continuing education annually to renew the license.