House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Leadership

ChairDade Phelan (R)House District 21 · BeaumontVice ChairSenfronia Thompson (D)House District 141 · Houston

Composition

Members

89th Legislature (2025), listed by role, then alphabetically

Stan Gerdes (R)House District 17 · SmithvilleCharlie Geren (R)House District 99 · Fort WorthSam Harless (R)House District 126 · SpringCody Harris (R)House District 8 · PalestineAna Hernandez (D)House District 143 · HoustonOscar Longoria (D)House District 35 · MissionJohn McQueeney (R)House District 97 · Fort WorthJared Patterson (R)House District 106 · FriscoMary Ann Perez (D)House District 144 · PasadenaRamon Romero Jr. (D)House District 90 · Fort WorthArmando Walle (D)House District 140 · Houston

Activity

89th Legislature (2025), regular session

Efficiency is the share of bills referred to the committee during the session that it reported out. Source: Texas Legislature Online committee reports.

Interim Charges

1. Monitoring. Monitor the implementation and associated rulemaking of all legislation passed by the Committee and enacted by the 89th Legislature to ensure that legislative purposes are properly implemented, including the following:
   • HB 11, relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; and
   • SB 610, relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
2. Licensing and Regulatory Reform. Examine occupational licensing requirements and the regulatory frameworks governing businesses, industries, trades, and professions regulated by the state. Evaluate opportunities to streamline licensing processes, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, and eliminate duplicative or outdated requirements that increase the cost of doing business in Texas.
3. Agency Oversight. Pursuant to the broad oversight responsibilities granted to the Committee under Section 301.014, Government Code, and the House Rules of Procedure, monitor the agencies under the Committee’s jurisdiction, including for fraud, waste, and abuse, where applicable. The jurisdiction of the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee includes the following agencies:
   • The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;
   • The State Office of Administrative Hearings;
   • The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners;
   • The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy;
   • The Texas Real Estate Commission;
   • The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners;
   • The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors;
   • The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University;
   • The Texas Racing Commission;
   • The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board;
   • The Texas Lottery Commission; and
   • The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

TPR Coverage