Texas HB3838 limits occupational regulations to those necessary for public health, safety, and welfare, allowing relief from burdensome regulations.

Texas HB3838 amends the Occupations Code to limit occupational regulations to those demonstrably necessary for public health, safety, and welfare. Licensing authorities must review regulations to ensure they are not overly burdensome. If a regulation is found to be unnecessary or too restrictive, the authority must repeal or modify it. Individuals can petition for relief from regulations that burden entry into a profession or occupation. The bill also allows for injunctions against enforcement of such regulations and mandates reporting to the legislature on actions taken.

Texas HB3838 limits occupational regulations to those necessary for public health, safety, and welfare, allowing relief from burdensome regulations.

Texas HB3838 amends the Occupations Code to limit occupational regulations to those demonstrably necessary for public health, safety, and welfare. Licensing authorities must review regulations to ensure they are not overly burdensome. If a regulation is found to be unnecessary or too restrictive, the authority must repeal or modify it. Individuals can petition for relief from regulations that burden entry into a profession or occupation. The bill also allows for injunctions against enforcement of such regulations and mandates reporting to the legislature on actions taken.