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Abbott Vows to Extend Plumbers Licensing Despite Legislature
Abbott’s vow comes in stark contrast to his previous comments on occupational license reform.
Pecan Bill is 86th’s Occupational Licensing Battle in a Nutshell
According to Democrat State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, tackling West Texas’ pecan theft problem means you’ll need to pay the government for permission to buy pecans.
Texans Need Occupational Licensing Reform
The Institute for Justice ranks Texas at a shameful 17th place in a study ranking the states by “burden of licensing requirements.”
Senate Committee Says Job Deregulation Underway
Additional reform has the potential to further unleash the power of the private sector.
Lawmakers Focus on Occupational Licensing Reform
Conservative North Texas legislators discuss regulatory reform at Economic Freedom Summit.
Revoking Occupational Licenses for Failing to Pay Student Loans is Illogical
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Delegates Oppose Oppressive Occupational Licensing
Republican Party of Texas delegates overwhelmingly voted in favor of a plank to reduce the number of oppressive occupational licenses in this state.