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HB1803

Assigned to Committee
Authored by Sam Harless (R)
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Caption: Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican

HB 1803 establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to streamline interstate practice and mobility for licensed professionals in these fields. It creates a mechanism for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one participating state to obtain a Compact Privilege to practice in other member states without redundant licensing requirements. The bill emphasizes public safety, facilitates information sharing on licensing and disciplinary actions, and includes provisions for accommodating military members and spouses. The Compact establishes a governing commission with authority over its operations and allows member states to impose fees and enforce rules. The legislation aims to enhance workforce flexibility while maintaining regulatory standards.

Sponsors: Parker (R)

Jan 9, 2025

(H) Harless signed onto the bill as Author
(H) Filed

Mar 14, 2025

(H) Read first time
(H) Referred to the House Public Health, chaired by a Republican

Mar 31, 2025

(H) Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
(H) Considered in public hearing
(H) Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
(H) Left pending in committee

Apr 14, 2025

(H) House Public Health met.
(H) Considered in public hearing
(H) Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

Apr 23, 2025

(H) Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
(H) Committee report distributed

Apr 25, 2025

(H) Committee report sent to Calendars

May 5, 2025

(H) Considered in Calendars

May 7, 2025

(H) Placed on General State Calendar
(H) Read 2nd time
(H) Passed to engrossment
(H) Record vote

RV#1676: Yea 110 (R 52, D 58) - Nay 28 (R 27, D 1)
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Yea - Allen; Anchia; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Button; Campos; Canales; Collier; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gamez; Garcia Hernandez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; Gonzalez, J.; Gonzalez, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hinojosa; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Leach; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Munoz; Noble; Ordaz; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Rodriguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Shaheen; Simmons; Spiller; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Villalobos; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu
Nay - Alders; Bumgarner; Cain; Cole; Cook; Harrison; Hickland; Holt; Hopper; Isaac; Leo Wilson; Little; Lowe; Luther; Morgan; Olcott; Oliverson; Pierson; Schatzline; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shofner; Slawson; Swanson; Tinderholt; Toth; Vasut; Virdell
Absent - Bonnen; Capriglione; Kerwin; Zwiener
Present, Not Voting - Burrows; Landgraf; Morales, C.; Vo
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May 8, 2025

(H) Read 3rd time
(H) Passed
(H)

RV#1788: Yea 116 (R 58, D 58) - Nay 29 (R 26, D 3)
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Yea - Allen; Anchia; Ashby; Barry; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Button; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gamez; Garcia Hernandez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Gates; Gerdes; Gervin-Hawkins; Gonzalez, J.; Gonzalez, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hinojosa; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lozano; Lujan; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McLaughlin; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Munoz; Noble; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Rodriguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schatzline; Schofield; Shaheen; Simmons; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener
Nay - Alders; Bumgarner; Cain; Collier; Cook; Harrison; Hickland; Holt; Hopper; Jones, V.; Kerwin; Leo Wilson; Little; Lowe; Luther; Manuel; Money; Morgan; Olcott; Oliverson; Paul; Pierson; Schoolcraft; Shofner; Slawson; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Virdell
Absent - Bell, C.; McQueeney; Vo
Present, Not Voting - Burrows; Geren
Please note: the following statements by legislators do not affect the vote count that was recorded.
Carrie Isaac: "When Record No. 1788 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no." (view other statements of vote for this Rep)
Cody Vasut: "When Record No. 1788 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no." (view other statements of vote for this Rep)
Sheryl Cole: "When Record No. 1788 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no." (view other statements of vote for this Rep)
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(H) Reported engrossed

May 13, 2025

(S) Read first time
(S) Referred to the Senate Business & Commerce, chaired by a Republican

(H) Parker signed onto the bill as Sponsor

Lobbying Against/For/On This Bill

Against

(Fri 5/23/2025) Testifying before S Business & Commerce as Duke Ho for Texas Dental Association
(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Matt Roberts for Texas Dental Association
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as David Mintz for Texas Academy of General Dentistry
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as David Mintz for Texas Academy of General Dentistry
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Faith Villarreal for Texas Association of Business
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Faith Villarreal for Texas Association of Business
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Logan Spence for American Association of Dental Boards
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Logan Spence for American Association of Dental Boards
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Susan Ross for self (with Texas Dental Association)

For

(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Matt Shafer for self (with The Council of State Governments)
(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Sandy Tesch for Texas Dental Hygienists Association
(Fri 5/23/2025) Testifying before S Business & Commerce as Sandy Tesch for self (with Texas Dental Hygienists Association)
(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Scotte Hudsmith for self (with Association of Dental Support Organizations)
(Fri 5/23/2025) Testifying before S Business & Commerce as Steve Bresnen for Association of Dental Support Organizations
(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Steve Bresnen for self (with Association of Dental Support Organizations)
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Amy Bresnen for Association of Dental Support Organizations
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Bradford Shields for Texas Academy of Audiology
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Bryan Mares for Texas Interstate Compact Coalition
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Colette Vallot for Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Joel Romo for Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Luis Saenz for ADSO - Association of Dental Support Organizations
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Rebecca Ramirez for National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Shannon Noble for Texas Counseling Association
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Shelton Green for American Academy of Physician Associates
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Steven Deline for self
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Tessa Galloso for Texans Care for Children
(Mon 3/31/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Travis McCormick for Make Texans Healthy Again
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Will Francis for National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Ambika Sanchez for Board of Dental Examiners
(Mon 3/31/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Lauren Studdard for Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Casey Nichols for Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Fri 5/23/2025) Registering before S Business & Commerce as Lauren Studdard for Texas State Board of Dental Examiners