Relating to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
HB 4640 adds new provisions to Texas plumbing licensing law. It grants immunity to board members acting in good faith (Section 1301.160), requires the State Board of Plumbing Examiners to partner with higher education institutions on workforce development (Section 1301.2595), and allows the board to accept gifts for exam materials or delegate certain order approvals to the executive director (Sections 1301.264-1301.265). The bill directly affects the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, institutions of higher education, and plumbing students seeking licensure. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Apr 3, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Mark Dorazio
RRepublican
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