The House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures

85th Legislature

October 25, 2018

10:00 a.m.

E2.026

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 5, 2018, revised on September 5, 2018, the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Kuempel, at 10:02 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Kuempel; Guillen; Goldman; Hernandez; Herrero; and Paddie.

A quorum was present.

The Committee met to hear invited testimony on Interim Charge #2:

Study the recent advancements in technology-based alcohol and industry services. Determine if

current regulations and permitting rules are able to respond to the ongoing shifts in the modern

marketplace and continue to provide consumer and public protections without restricting

innovation.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee met to hear invited testimony on Interim Charge #1:

Review local and state occupational licensing and regulations for redundancies. Determine the

most effective balance of promoting the economic growth and development of Texas'

businesses and workforce with government interests and public safety.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee met to hear invited testimony on Interim Charge #3:

Monitor the statutory changes enacted through S.B. 951 (85R), the Committee's omnibus

deregulation omnibus bill. In particular, monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the Texas

Department of Licensing and Regulation's (TDLR) role in regulating the applicable occupations

and activities including but not limited to Vehicle Protection Product businesses, Temporary

Common Worker Employers, For-Profit Legal Service Contract Companies, Barbering and

Cosmetology, and Vehicle Booting and Towing Operators. Review TDLR's current strategic

planning efforts and the potential recommendations for occupations and activities which may

undergo regulation changes in the future.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 11:10 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Kuempel, Chair

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Brittney Madden, Clerk