HB 5043

relating to the issuance of a provisional license to certain
military service members, military veterans, and military spouses
to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 55.004, Occupations Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1)  On receipt by a state agency of an application for a
license in accordance with this section, the agency shall promptly
issue a provisional license to the applicant while the agency
processes the application.  A provisional license issued under this
subsection expires on the earlier of:
(1)  the date the agency approves or denies the
provisional license holder's application for the license; or
(2)  the 180th day after the date the provisional
SECTION 2.  Section 55.0041, Occupations Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1)  On receipt by a state agency of the notice and
information required by Subsections (b)(1) and (2), the agency
shall promptly issue a provisional license to the military service
member or military spouse pending the issuance of a confirmation
under Subsection (b)(3).  A provisional license issued under this
subsection expires on the earlier of:
(1)  the date the agency issues or denies confirmation
(2)  the 180th day after the date the provisional
SECTION 3.  Not later than December 1, 2025, a state agency,
as defined by Section 55.001, Occupations Code, shall adopt rules
to implement Sections 55.004(b-1) and 55.0041(b-1), Occupations
SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.