Relating to the examination required for licensing as a social worker.

HB 5233 modifies Texas licensing rules for social workers by eliminating repeated fees for exam retakes. It requires that applicants who pay an initial exam fee under Chapter 505 of the Occupations Code may retake the exam as many times as needed to pass without paying additional fees. This policy change directly affects individuals seeking social work licensure in Texas who must pass the required examination. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to exams taken on or after that date.