The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 60, Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis.

What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Implement recent legislation – House Bill 5629 and Senate Bill 1818 from the 89^th Regular Legislative Session (2025), to provide a simplified process for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to obtain an occupational license in Texas or to work under their out-of-state license;
• Requires the Department to process applications for licensure or license recognition within 10 business days (down from 30 calendar days);
• Eliminates application and examination fees for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses charged by the department; and
• Repeals late license renewal fees for active-duty military service members.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on September 26, 2025. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Monica Nuñez, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until October 27, 2025.

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