Texas HB5215 increases the criminal penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license to a third-degree felony.

Texas HB5215 amends the Occupations Code to increase the criminal penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license. The bill specifies that such an offense is now a felony of the third degree. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the previous law.

Texas HB5215 increases the criminal penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license to a third-degree felony.

Texas HB5215 amends the Occupations Code to increase the criminal penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license. The bill specifies that such an offense is now a felony of the third degree. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the previous law.