SB2075

Regular Session

Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

LowStandard timeline

Low Cost

Effective:2025-09-01

Enforcing Agencies

Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

SB2075

Low

Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department o...

Low Compliance Urgency

Requires routine attention

Cost Impact

Low

Effective

2025-09-01

Enforcing Agencies

Texas Commission on Licensing an...TDLR

Primary Author: Sen. Judith Zaffirini

89th Texas Legislature

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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Compliance Deadline: N/A for general licensees. Governance changes take effect immediately on the effective date.
Agency Rulemaking: The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation will issue rules post-September 2025 to harmonize the Texas Administrative Code with these statutory changes. Expect a transition plan regarding the staggering of board member terms in late 2025.

Immediate Action Plan

Audit Board Representation: Identify if any current employees serve on a TDLR advisory body. Inform them their term structure will shift to a six-year cycle starting September 2025.
Update Indemnification: Verify that staff members serving on these boards are covered by your corporate liability policies or understand the scope of state-provided immunity, as the Commission's removal powers have been standardized.
Monitor Appointments: Instruct your trade association or government affairs team to track the transition plan for board terms. The "staggering" process may open up unexpected vacancies in late 2025.
Revise Nomenclature: Direct compliance teams to update internal documentation to reflect the "Advisory Board" title change by Q3 2025.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

Employment Agreements: If your organization permits or encourages senior staff to serve on TDLR advisory boards, review their employment contracts. The statutory term is now six years. Ensure agreements account for this extended duration of time away from the office for quarterly or bi-annual meetings.
Lobbying/Consulting Retainers: Adjust government affairs strategies. Presiding Officers of these boards now serve two-year terms. Your lobbyists must build longer-term relationships with these individuals, as the leadership rotation cycle has slowed.

Hiring/Training

No changes required. This bill does not alter licensure prerequisites or continuing education requirements for general staff.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Internal Manuals: Update corporate compliance manuals and training materials. Replace references to "Advisory Committees" or "Councils" with "Advisory Boards" for the affected industries (including HVAC, Electrical, Towing, and Cosmetology) to match the new legal nomenclature.

Fees & Costs

No new fees. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no significant fiscal implication to the State, meaning no fee hikes are currently projected to fund this reorganization.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Board Composition Discretion (Sec. 51.2094):

The law grants the Commission broad authority to determine board qualifications and size "unless otherwise provided by law."

The Risk: In industries where the statute is silent on the specific ratio of "industry members" vs. "public members," the Commission has unchecked discretion to alter the composition.
Watch For: Upcoming rulemaking that might dilute industry expertise by increasing the number of public members on your specific advisory board.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

TopicsOccupational Regulation Occupational Regulation--health Occupations Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions State Agencies, Boards & Commissions Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of

Official Analysis

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Senate Authors

Sen. Judith ZaffiriniDemocrat · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Dade PhelanRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB2075

What does Texas SB2075 do?

SB2075 standardizes the governance structure of advisory bodies for over 20 TDLR-regulated industries, converting them into "Advisory Boards" with fixed six-year staggered terms. While this legislation imposes no immediate operational mandates or fees on licensees, it fundamentally alters the regulatory landscape by extending the tenure of the appointees who influence your industry's rulemaking and enforcement standards. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A for general licensees.

Who authored SB2075?

SB2075 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.

When was SB2075 signed into law?

SB2075 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

Which agencies enforce SB2075?

SB2075 is enforced by Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

How urgent is compliance with SB2075?

The compliance urgency for SB2075 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

What is the cost impact of SB2075?

The cost impact of SB2075 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

What topics does SB2075 address?

SB2075 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--health occupations, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, state agencies, boards & commissions and licensing & regulation, texas commission of.

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