Texas HB4203 sets education requirements for notaries public and establishes a civil penalty for violations.

The Texas HB4203 bill mandates the secretary of state to establish education requirements for notaries public, including six hours of education and a written exam for initial appointments, and three hours of continuing education for reappointments. The secretary of state must also accept applications from third-party entities to develop and administer courses, issue certificates of approval, and publish a list of approved courses on their website. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation of the education requirements.

Texas HB4203 sets education requirements for notaries public and establishes a civil penalty for violations.

The Texas HB4203 bill mandates the secretary of state to establish education requirements for notaries public, including six hours of education and a written exam for initial appointments, and three hours of continuing education for reappointments. The secretary of state must also accept applications from third-party entities to develop and administer courses, issue certificates of approval, and publish a list of approved courses on their website. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation of the education requirements.