Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 11 requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to actively pursue licensing reciprocity agreements with other states. It directs TDLR to evaluate whether other states' licensing requirements - such as training, testing, scope of practice, and complaint procedures - are "substantially equivalent" to Texas standards, and to identify legal barriers preventing reciprocity. TDLR must report annually to the governor and legislature on its progress, including a list of existing agreements, failed attempts, and recommendations to expand reciprocity. This bill primarily affects licensed professionals (like nurses, contractors, or cosmetologists) who move between Texas and other states, making it easier to practice without retaking exams or meeting redundant requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Signed May 29, 2025
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Engrossed
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May 29, 2025
MODERATE
The bill text was updated from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version signed by the Governor. The substantive policy content of the bill regarding licensing reciprocity agreements for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting, spacing, and the addition of certification signatures and dates indicating the bill was passed by both legislative chambers and approved by the Governor.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is a procedural update from engrossed to enrolled status.
TECHNICAL
Added header information including bill number, version status (Enrolled), and certification signatures from legislative officers and the Governor.
Removed draft formatting artifacts, page numbers, and internal document tracking codes from the engrossed version.
Adjusted spacing and line breaks throughout the document to conform to enrolled bill formatting standards.
Added a note about digital content accessibility updates unrelated to the bill's legislative text.
Floor votes · House Apr 23, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
51
Key actions
17
Committee
12
May 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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