TITLE: Relating to an exemption for attorneys from athlete agent registration.

SUMMARY: Relating to an exemption for attorneys from athlete agent registration.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to an exemption for attorneys from athlete agent registration. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2051.101, Occupations Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (b-1),an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state or represent that the individual is an athlete agent in this state unless the individual holds a certificate of registration under this chapter as: (1) a professional athlete agent; or (2) a limited athlete agent. (b-1) An attorney licensed in this state is not required to hold a certificate of registration under this chapter to act as an athlete agent. A licensed attorney who acts as an athlete agent in this state is considered to be registered under this chapter and must comply with and is subject to all other provisions of this chapter. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.