Texas HB3848: Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

What the bill says

An act relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

From the enrolled text, May 30, 2025:

AN ACT relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 754.015(e), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) The commission by rule may require[ADDED: or permit]inspection reports, other documents, and fees to be filed in a manner prescribed by the department, including electronically. SECTION 2. Section 754.019(c), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) For the purpose of determining timely filing under Subsection (a)(3) and Section 754.016(b), an inspection report and filing fees are considered filed on the earlier (2) the date of postmark by United States mail if properly addressed to the executive director; [[DELETED: or]] (3) the date of deposit with a commercial courier service, if properly addressed to the executive director[ or] [ADDED: (4)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: the date of electronic submission, if filed in an ] [ADDED: electronic manner prescribed by the department]. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 3848 was passed by the House on May 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 116, Nays 16, present, not voting; and that the House concurred …

Sponsors

• Ana Hernandez (D, HD-143) · primary sponsor
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. June 1, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. June 1, 2025: Signed in the Senate
5. May 31, 2025: Signed in the House
6. May 30, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 30, 2025: House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
8. May 30, 2025: Text of Senate Amendment(s)
9. May 30, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
10. May 30, 2025: Record vote (RV#4088)

Votes

• Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Vote (Out of committee): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Business & Commerce Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#4088 (May 30, 2025): 101 yea, 30 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#2109 (May 10, 2025): 111 yea, 11 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#2041 (May 10, 2025): 116 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#2040 (May 10, 2025): 121 yea, 10 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3848?

HB3848 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

What does HB3848 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

What is the status of HB3848?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB3848?

Ana Hernandez (D, HD-143), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB3848?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB03848