Effective January 26, 2026, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) will require certain applicants for an initial license or license renewal to submit documentation establishing lawful presence in the United States. Verification may be required to protect the security and integrity of the licensing process. Under 8 U.S.C. ยง 1621, an individual who… Read More about Lawful Presence Documentation Requirement
Senate Bill 25, passed by the Texas Legislature in the 2025 regular session, requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt continuing education rules based on recommendations by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed seven members to the new Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee in December 2025. The… Read More about Licensed Dietitians Encouraged to Learn More About NEW Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 60, Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis…. Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information
The Elimination of Architectural Barriers program is continuing with their series of informational videos to assist the public. The newest of these videos provides information regarding procedure requirements, per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68, for Registered Accessibility Specialists. In this video you will find the RAS standards of conduct, deadlines that must be met, and… Read More about Elimination of Architectural Barriers Informational Videos
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 60, Subchapter B, §60.22, and Subchapter C, §60.34, and adopted a new rule at Subchapter C, §60.38, regarding the Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. The adopted rules implement House Bill (HB) 11, 89th… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 84, Driver Education and Safety. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information
Join TDLR on December 15 for the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit. Make plans to join us online or in person in Austin on Monday, December 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon where weโll discuss important updates, certification document reviews, and other related topics. Youโll have an opportunity to share your thoughts virtually or… Read More about Join TDLR’s Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit on Dec. 15
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 60, Subchapter K, §60.501, §60.502, §60.504, §60.510, §60.514, and §60.516; adopted the repeal of existing rules at Subchapter K, §60.503, §60.512, §60.518, and §60.519; and adopted new rules at Subchapter K, §60.512, §60.517, §60.518, and §60.520,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 111, Subchapter A, §111.2; Subchapter D, §111.30 and §111.35; Subchapter E, §§111.40 – 111.42, §111.45, and §111.47; Subchapter F, §111.51, §111.52, §111.54, and §111.55; Subchapter H, §111.70; Subchapter I, §§111.80 – 111.82, §111.85, and §111.87; Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 140, Subchapter A, §140.1 and §140.2, regarding the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo program. The adopted new rules establish the Lottery Advisory Committee and the Bingo Advisory Committee, including their membership, appointment procedures, terms, and meeting requirements. The adoption… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules