Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

SB 1053 requires Texas licensing authorities to provide clear notice to applicants about how prior criminal convictions may affect their eligibility for occupational licenses. It standardizes factors licensing boards must consider when denying applications due to criminal history, including offenses related to the occupation or specific listed crimes. The bill also mandates annual reporting of license application statistics, including denials tied to criminal records, to the legislature and the public. This directly impacts individuals seeking licenses in regulated professions (like healthcare or trades) who have criminal convictions. The law aims to increase transparency in license eligibility decisions without changing the legal grounds for denial.