SB 1053 revises Texas laws governing how criminal convictions impact eligibility for occupational licenses. It requires licensing authorities to include notices in license applications and on their websites informing applicants that prior convictions may disqualify them from obtaining a license. It mandates annual reporting on the number of applications received, approved, and denied due to criminal records. The bill also refines the criteria used to determine whether a conviction directly relates to a profession, ensuring that disqualifications are justified based on clear, preponderance-of-the-evidence standards. Additionally, it shifts the burden of proof to the licensing authority in hearings on license denials due to criminal history​.