All I know is from the bill.
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/b ... navpanes=0
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the
department shall waive any fee required for the issuance of an
original or renewed license under this subchapter if at the time of
the application the applicant for the license submits to the
department satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
(1) holds a current certification in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation issued by the American Heart Association, the
American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized association;
and
(2) is not required to hold the certification
described by Subdivision (1) as a condition of obtaining or
maintaining employment or an occupational license.
(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2), "occupational
license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or
other form of authorization that a person must obtain to practice or
engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.