A bill aimed at protecting professionals who default on their student loans is now on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
On May 21, the Texas House voted 146-0 with one member absent to pass Senate Bill (SB) 37, originally authored by State Sen. Judith Zafirini (D-Laredo). State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) cosponsored the bill, which would keep Texans from losing their occupational licenses if they defaulted on their student loans. On May 16, SB 37 was approved by the Texas Senate.
All actions were taken just as the 86th Legislative Session wound down. Legislators formally called Sine Die, or the end of the session, Monday. With both houses approving the bill, Abbott has 10 days to either sign the measure, veto it or allow it to become law without a signature.
