HB 636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1650
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
HB 3803
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
SB 871
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1196
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1409
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1670
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1781
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the supervision and control of plumbing work in the construction of certain dwellings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1857
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2878
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the renewal of a plumbing license, endorsement, or registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3622
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
HB 4226
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 4296
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 621
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 964
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1034
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1106
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2095
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transfer of a plumber's license number on the retirement or death of the plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3049
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the number of hours of work experience required of a plumber's apprentice to take an examination for a plumber's license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3111
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to medical gas and vacuum piping systems testing in certain health facilities and voluntary tester registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3277
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the imposition of an administrative penalty for certain violations of the law regulating plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3414
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3463
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for public service companies working on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3712
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the hours of continuing professional education required for a plumber's license or endorsement.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4154
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the renewal of a plumber's apprentice certificate of registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2255
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2464
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2465
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
SB 1419
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for rainwater harvesting by a property owner.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1108
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the services that a registered drain cleaner may perform without the supervision of a licensed master plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1412
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the licensing of certain experienced plumbers as responsible master plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2028
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for plumbing licenses issued to applicants with military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2062
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2143
83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the evaluation by the Water Conservation Advisory Council of water conservation technologies for possible inclusion in the best management practices guide developed by the water conservation implementation task force.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2179
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the regulation of backflow prevention assembly testers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3540
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to take an examination for a plumber's license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1454
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1456
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of backflow prevention assembly testers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1804
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of insurance required for certain plumbing contractors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 2376
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2665
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to abolishing the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and transferring the functions of those agencies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1075
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1758
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2667
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2697
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3129
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3436
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 802
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1354
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1410
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers and multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists; prohibiting municipal regulations requiring the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 1688
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2192
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 1029
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to an exemption from electrician licensing requirements for certain work performed by a plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1850
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an inspection performed by a plumbing inspector or qualified plumbing inspection business for a political subdivision.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3683
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3774
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3775
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 345
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to an exemption from electrician licensing requirements for certain work performed by a plumber.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 465
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1223
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2008
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the regulation of plumbers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2209
79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a chief plumbing inspector by populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2210
79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the qualifications of a third-party plumbing inspector hired by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2905
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the installation of water conservation systems in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 180
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for plumbers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 238
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to regulation of plumbing performed outside municipalities and inside municipalities of fewer than 5,000 people.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c
HB 488
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in the state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 781
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to performance standards for toilets and water leak detection systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 217
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 584
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to continuing education for a person licensed as a plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1505
77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of plumbing; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2404
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3236
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to exceptions to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HCR 294
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Sibley, David
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 217.
Signed by the Governor
SB 511
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the adoption and use of certain plumbing codes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1330
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2144
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the adoption and use of certain plumbing codes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2475
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the provision of plumbing services to certain economically distressed areas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3674
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1412
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing the provision of plumbing services without a plumbing license for certain projects in certain geographic areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 78
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the enforcement of the regulation of plumbers and plumbing.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 620
70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the regulation of plumbers; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 691
69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of plumbers.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
SB 671
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of plumbers.
Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
HB 1227
67-0 (1981)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to regulation of the practice of plumbing.
House: Government Organization
Postponed
SB 135
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and providing for authority to issue citations; and providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 457
67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the manufacture and sale of certain toilet filler systems.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 851
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to continuation of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 580
66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 164
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and providing for authority to issue citations; and providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 619
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the performances of water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs permitted with a plumbing license or when certified by the Domestic Water Supply Branch of the Division of Environmental Engineering of the State Health Department.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 766
65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to licensing plumbers.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1642
65-0 (1977)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to the authority of master plumbers to install sprinkler systems.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 147
65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to activities which are permitted without a plumbing license including water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs; defining water treatment; relating to the certification and regulation of installation, exchange, servicing, and repair of residential water treatment facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
HB 1886
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWittSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Providing penalties for doing plumbing work without a license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Labor Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1965
64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.
House: Labor
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 612
64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the performance of water treatment installations, exchanges, services, or repairs permitted with a plumbing license or when certified by the Domestic Water Supply Branch of the Division of Environmental Engineering of the State Health Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 948
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 598
63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to membership on the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and to the regulation of those in the plumbing business; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 322
63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and to the regulation of those in the plumbing business; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
HB 146
57-0 (1961)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947, relative to qualifications and minimum requirements only in cities of 50,000 inhabitants or more.
SB 41
57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the status of licenses of master plumbers, journeyman plumbers and plumbing inspectors, so long as employed by any city, town or village of five thousand (5,000) or more inhabitants, and regulating the fees for persons so employed.
HB 359
56-0 (1959)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to providing for the creation of a Board for the examination of plumbers in every city in this State, designating the qualifications of the members of said Board; relating to the examination and licensing of plumbers.
HB 360
56-0 (1959)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to amending "The Plumbing License Law of 1947" to provide that the qualifications and standards set forth therein are to be considered as minimum requirements only in cities in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) inhabitants and permitting such cities to establish and enforce such higher standards and qualifications as they deem desirable.
HB 251
55-0 (1957)
Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed"
Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law by prescribing certain qualifications for those seeking to become licensed plumbers, and particularly requiring three years' experience as apprentice before obtaining such license.
HB 548
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed"
Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law by prescribing certain qualifications for those seeking to become licensed plumbers, and particularly requiring three years' experience as apprentice before obtaining such license.
HB 472
53-0 (1953)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947, to provide that the State Board of Plumbing Examiners or a majority thereof is empowered to obtain injunctive relief against any person who shall engage in, work at or conduct a business of plumbing in this State contrary to the provisions of the Plumbing License Law of 1947.
HB 115
52-0 (1951)
Author: Wood, Clifford W.
Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the Texas Board of Health to establish and to maintain a Code of Minimum Standards for the installation and maintenance of plumbing; defining certain words, terms and phrases; providing certain acts permitted without a license; fixing the number of members on the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing the qualifications for membership on said Board.
SB 312
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending the Plumbing License Law of 1947 so as to provide for the issuance of licenses to gas fitters regularly engaged in the work of gas fitting on September 6, 1947, without the necessity of taking an examination.
HB 711
51-0 (1949)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending Statues so as to provide for the examination and licensing of master and journeymen gas fitters and to provide for the issuance of licenses without examination to master plumbers, journeymen plumbers, plumbing inspectors, master-employing gas fitters and journeymen gas fitter who now hold licenses, from any city examining and supervising Board.
SB 124
51-0 (1949)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending a previous Act, striking out each of said sections and substituting in lieu thereof new sections, so as to provide for the examination and licensing of master and journeymen gas fitters and to provide for the issuance of licenses without examination to master plumbers, journeymen plumbers, plumbing inspectors, master-employing gas fitters and journeymen gas fitters who now hold licenses, from any city examining and supervising Board.
HB 370
50-0 (1947)
Author: Craig, William Jenkins "Bill"
Relating to creating a State Board of Plumbing Examiners; prohibiting the doing of plumbing work or acting as plumbing inspector without license issued under the act and prescribing penalties for violations of the act; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that if any section or part of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the Act.
SB 188
50-0 (1947)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to creating a State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing for state control of the licensing of plumbers and plumbing inspectors; prohibiting the doing of plumbing work or acting as plumbing inspector without license issued under the Act and prescribing penalties for violations of the Act; repealing conflicting laws; providing that if any section or part of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the Act.
HB 290
47-0 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to amending a certain Title of the 1925 the Revised Civil Statutes; the State Plumbing Law.
HB 898
47-0 (1941)
Author: Ferguson, Walter A.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas relating to conducting the business of plumbing without license; providing a penalty.
HB 302
46-0 (1939)
Author: Ferguson, Walter A.
Relating to amending the "State Plumbing Law"; providing the intent and purpose of the law to safeguard public health and safety; defining plumbing.
SB 282
46-0 (1939)
Author: Head, James Manley
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing the intent and purpose of law to safeguard public health and safety through the regulation of the construction, erection, installation, alteration, removal, repair, and maintenance of all piping, fitting, and fixtures for conducting, distribution, and/or use or disposal of any water sewage or gas in certain locations; providing a penalty.
HB 252
40-0 (1927)
Author: Taylor, Ellis
Relating to providing for a uniform examination to be prescribed by the State Board of Health for the examination of applicants for plumbing license.
SB 130
40-0 (1927)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to providing for a uniform examination to be prescribed by the State Board of Health for the examination of applicants for plumbing license.
SB 286
38-0 (1923)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Relating to creating a Bureau of Plumbing, providing for supervision and enforcement of certain articles as amended; providing for appointment of State Plumbing Inspector.
HB 121
38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of plumbing material or plumbers' equipment and supplies.
SB 261
37-0 (1921)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to creating a Bureau of Plumbing, etc.
HB 310
36-0 (1919)
Author: Curtis, Albert B.
Relating to amending certain laws relating to the issuance of license to any person or firm to carry on or work at the business of plumbing, or to act as inspector of plumbing and requiring them to obtain license by an examination as to their qualifications from a board of examining and supervising plumbers.
SB 193
36-0 (1919)
Author: Strickland, Jeff J.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the issuance of license to any person or firm to carry on or work at the business of plumbing, or to act as inspector of plumbing and requiring them to obtain license by an examination as to their qualifications from a board of examining and supervising plumbers.
Senate: Labor
HB 145
35-0 (1917)
Author: Florer, James A.
Relating to regulating plumbing; creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing under the authority of the State Board of Health; providing penalties.
SB 199
35-0 (1917)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to regulating plumbing, plumbing ventilation and house drainage; creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing; providing penalties.
HB 207
34-0 (1915)
Author: Haxthausen, Sr., August (Von) | et. al.
Relating to regulating plumbing and creating the office of State Inspector and Deputy Inspectors of Plumbing and establishing a Supervising Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.
HB 656
33-0 (1913)
Author: Parks, J. W.
Relating to prescribing rules and regulations and adopting specifications for the installation of plumbing fixtures or other fixtures connected with waste to cesspool, public or private sewer, providing penalties.
HB 659
33-0 (1913)
Author: Schwegmann, Bernhardt
Relating to creating the office of State Inspector of Plumbing, defining the duties and fixing compensation, establishing the State Board of Examiners, providing for an appropriation, fixing penalties.
HB 173
31-0 (1909)
Author: Stephenson, John Dudley
Relating to amending "An Act to require cities to provide for a board of plumbers to be known as the Examining Board of Plumbers; to regulate the duties of said board and to provide penalties for violation hereof"; and further to repeal Section 4 of said Act.
SB 154
25-0 (1897)
Relating to requiring cities to provide for a board of plumbers, to be known as the examining and supervising board of plumbers; to regulate the duties of said board, and to provide penalties for violation hereof.