Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

HB 2707 proposes creating a new occupational license for "legal paraprofessionals" in Texas, requiring applicants to meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill would mandate that individuals seeking this license must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be authorized to work in the U.S., and possess a paralegal certificate or equivalent qualification. It establishes regulatory oversight under the Texas Supreme Court and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline, placing licensed legal paraprofessionals under the same disciplinary framework as attorneys. The legislation would also create a new licensing process administered by the Board of Law Examiners, including examinations and moral character evaluations. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to work in specialized legal support roles under this new regulated category.