The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Occupations Code as it relates to the consequences of a criminal conviction for persons applying for or currently holding an occupational license.  Under the provisions of the bill, certain modifications would be made to the Occupations Code to provide opportunities for employment for persons who have been convicted of an offense and who have discharged the sentence for that offense.

This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.