TITLE: Relating to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

SUMMARY: Relating to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1301.160 to read as follows: Sec. 1301.160. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. A member of the board is not liable in a civil action for an act performed in good faith while performing duties as a board member. SECTION 2. The heading to Section 1301.259, Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 1301.259. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION.SECTION 3. Subchapter E, Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1301.2595 to read as follows: Sec. 1301.2595. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (b) The board may enter into a memorandum of understanding with an institution of higher education to: (1) support workforce development; (2) improve services to students; and (3) coordinate student support services. (c) A memorandum of understanding under this section must be approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. SECTION 4. Subchapter E, Chapter 1301, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Sections 1301.264 and 1301.265 to read as follows: Sec. 1301.264. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS TO PAY FOR STUDENT EXAMINATION MATERIALS. The board may solicit and accept a gift, grant, donation, or other item of value from any source to pay for practical materials for use by students in an examination under this chapter. Sec. 1301.265. AUTHORITY TO DELEGATE POWER REGARDING CERTAIN ORDERS. The board may delegate to the executive director the authority of the board to approve an agreed order, default order, or similar order related to the disposition of a contested case. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.