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HB 4769

AN ACT relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by

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Governor

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by

Subject Areas

Electronic Information Systems LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

Bill Text

relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 51.207, Occupations Code, is amended by
amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (d) to read as
(c)  The commission by rule may require an applicant or [,]
license holder[, or other person who regularly receives
correspondence from the department] to provide an e-mail address to
the department [for purposes of receiving correspondence]. An
e-mail address used under this subsection is confidential and is
not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
(d)  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission by rule
may provide that any correspondence sent or received by the
department  be delivered electronically, including any notice,
order, or pleading required under Chapter 2001, Government Code,
this chapter, or a law establishing a regulatory program
administered by the department.
SECTION 2.  Sections 51.310(c) and 51.354(c), Occupations
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by

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