Rep. Marc LaHood introduced HB 5610, a bill on Occupational Regulation, to the Texas House on Friday, March 14 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information by the Texas Funeral Service Commission’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
The bill allows the Texas Funeral Service Commission to access criminal history record information for individuals and entities associated with the funeral service industry. This includes applicants and holders of licenses or certificates under Chapter 651 of the Occupations Code, individuals regulated under Chapters 651, 691, and 692A of the Health and Safety Code, and employees or job applicants of the commission. Additionally, it pertains to those authorized to access vital records or the electronic registration system for such records, as well as funeral directors. The bill is designed to ensure that the commission can conduct thorough background checks as part of its regulatory responsibilities. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the necessary two-thirds majority vote; otherwise, it will become effective on Sept. 1, 2025.
Marc LaHood, a member of the House Committee on S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships, proposed another 15 bills during the 89(R) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Transportation and a member of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.
LaHood graduated from Trinity University with a BA and again in 2007 from St. Mary’s School of Law with a JD.
Marc LaHood is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state’s 121st House district. He replaced previous state representative Steve Allison in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Legislative Session | Author | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 5545 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the consideration of wage replacement benefits in the nature of workers’ compensation |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 5499 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to towing fee studies and the amount of nonconsent towing fees in certain political subdivisions; authorizing an increase in existing fees |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 4283 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the penalties imposed on municipalities for violating state law and the state constitution |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 4179 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the right of first responders and their dependents to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 4178 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirement for bodily injury or death or for damage to or destruction of property of others |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 4176 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the investigation of certain motor vehicle collisions by former peace officers |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3858 | 03/05/2025 | Relating to the required approval of the proposed location of county or municipal temporary housing or emergency shelter for disaster victims |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3654 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain criminal defendants |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3653 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking of persons offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3652 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the creation of a strategic gas and petroleum product reserve in this state |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3651 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to an elective course on automobile maintenance for public high school students |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3246 | 02/24/2025 | Relating to a resilience training program for first responders and active duty military personnel |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 3245 | 02/24/2025 | Relating to requiring school districts to annually provide information regarding employee benefits to district employees, retired district employees, and their families |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 2373 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to the issuance of an original, renewal, corrected, or duplicate driver’s license |
| 89(R) | Marc LaHood | HB 2215 | 01/29/2025 | Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired attorneys representing the state |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 5417 | 04/28/2023 | Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 5399 | 04/21/2023 | Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 5363 | 04/11/2023 | Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 4845 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 4346 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to joint practice by certain health care professionals |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 4358 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to including digital teaching in the micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 4514 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to public school accountability, including the assessment of academic performance, and district and campus performance standards and sanctions |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3567 | 03/06/2023 | Relating to requirements for the renewal of a physician’s registration permit and the delegation by a physician of certain medical acts |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3569 | 03/06/2023 | Relating to authorizing cost-of-living adjustments applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3616 | 03/06/2023 | Relating to the payment of costs for certain mental health hearings or proceedings and a county’s entitlement to reimbursement for those costs |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3226 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3227 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3228 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to requirements for the renewal of a physician’s registration permit |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3229 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3230 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the prescribing or ordering of a controlled substance or dangerous drug or device by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant under a prescriptive authority agreement |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3231 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 3112 | 03/01/2023 | Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue related to a hotel and convention center project |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2649 | 02/22/2023 | Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2566 | 02/21/2023 | Relating to the number of peace officers required to be employed by a sheriff’s department in certain counties |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2567 | 02/21/2023 | Relating to the creation of Probate Court No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas, and the administration of the statutory probate courts in Bexar County |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2451 | 02/17/2023 | Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2324 | 02/14/2023 | Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2333 | 02/14/2023 | Relating to noncharitable trusts without an ascertainable beneficiary |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2108 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2111 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2112 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to eligibility to serve as a member of a board of directors of certain public improvement districts |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2032 | 02/08/2023 | Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2038 | 02/08/2023 | Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of forfeited property to reimburse persons who suffered agricultural property damage as a result of an offense involving the unlawful entry into the United States |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 2009 | 02/07/2023 | Relating to measures for school safety in public schools |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1566 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1567 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to written communications brought to a polling place |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1568 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1569 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1578 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan |
| 88(R) | Steve Allison | HB 1316 | 01/12/2023 | Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties |
