Texas Gov. Rick Perry (seated) is surrounded by legislators and supporters of Senate Bill 162, after he ceremoniously signed the legislation at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas, Aug. 28, 2013. Texas Gov. Rick Perry prepares to ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 162 at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Aug. 28, 2013. Senate Bill 162 requires state agencies that issue occupational licenses to recognize occupational licenses issues by other jurisdictions - including the armed forces - and provide for expedited licensure for military service members, spouses and veterans. The bill's author, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (SD-26), is standing to Perry's left, and the bill's House sponsor, state Rep. Dan Flynn (HD-2), is standing to Perry's right.