Texas HB4547 prohibits state agencies from burdening applicants' or license holders' free exercise of religion or freedom of speech.

Texas HB4547 amends the Occupations Code to prevent state agencies from adopting rules or taking actions that burden applicants' or license holders' free exercise of religion or freedom of speech. The bill prohibits state agencies from investigating or disciplining license holders for actions taken in the exercise of these constitutional rights outside their professional capacity. It also allows license holders to sue state agencies for violations, with the right to recover triple damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4547 prohibits state agencies from burdening applicants' or license holders' free exercise of religion or freedom of speech.

Texas HB4547 amends the Occupations Code to prevent state agencies from adopting rules or taking actions that burden applicants' or license holders' free exercise of religion or freedom of speech. The bill prohibits state agencies from investigating or disciplining license holders for actions taken in the exercise of these constitutional rights outside their professional capacity. It also allows license holders to sue state agencies for violations, with the right to recover triple damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.