Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
What changed between versions
Updated the list of licenses and positions requiring criminal history background checks to include new categories such as managing general agent licenses, reinsurance intermediaries, risk managers, and various environmental and healthcare professional licenses.
Expanded eligibility criteria for obtaining criminal history records to include corporate officers and directors of insurance companies regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Added new definitions for 'managing employee' and 'ownership interest' to clarify who must undergo background checks in medical assistance programs.
Modernized terminology throughout the bill to replace outdated terms like 'AA' and 'AAA' with standard formatting, and updated references to align with current federal accessibility standards.
Updated the types of identifying information required when requesting criminal history records, including clarifications about social security numbers and other identifying numbers.