Amend CSHB 61 on page 3, between lines 25 and 26, by inserting 
the following appropriately numbered section and renumbering the 
subsequent sections of the bill accordingly:
	SECTION __.  Subchapter D, Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, is 
amended by adding Section 1702.0615 to read as follows:
	Sec. 1702.0615.  PLACEMENT OF PRIORITY ON PROCESSING CERTAIN 
APPLICATIONS.  (a) In performing its functions and duties under 
this chapter, the board shall place a high priority on processing  
applications for licenses, security officer commissions, and 
registrations filed by persons who provide protection for critical 
infrastructure, as defined by Section 421.001, Government Code.
	(b)  The board shall act on an application described by 
Subsection (a) as expeditiously as possible but not later than the 
60th day after the date the board receives the application.
	(c)  This section expires November 1, 2005.