Occupational Licensing

NEW Important Update on License Renewals – House Bill 1237 passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session became effective September 1, 2025. For license/registration holders that expire on or after September 1, 2025, this bill allows up to 180 days after the expiration date of the license to submit a renewal application, with additional fees. Note that this extended renewal window does not extend the deadline to complete all required continuing education hours before the expiration date of the license. For additional information, please visit Renew an Occupational License or Registration.

NEW Occupational Licensing is currently working on a rulemaking project to amend 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 30, Occupational Licenses and Registrations, in response to two related petitions received on September 24, 2024, and approved at the November 20, 2024 (Non-Rule Project Number 2025-005-PET-NR) Commissioner’s Agenda, implement changes to statute made during the 89th Legislative Session and to incorporate additional recommended changes. For more information, please visit the Rulemaking Webpage.

As of June 1, 2025, the TCEQ now requires Computer Criminal History (CCH) Verification forms pursuant to Texas Department of Public Safety requirements. Applicants who provide their criminal history information through self-attestation are required to include a signed CCH Verification form with all new and renewal license application.