Architectural Barriers | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:19:43 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 Elimination of Architectural Barriers Informational Videos https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2026/01/07/elimination-of-architectural-barriers-informational-videos/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2126 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:19:43 +0000 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 owner responsibilities. In addition, a second video highlights tips and suggestions for TDLR form completion.

Standards & Responsibilities for Registered Accessibility Specialists & Owners

Forms for Registered Accessibility Specialist

The link to the video can also be found on the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Knowledge Base.

]]> TABS Updates and Enhancements https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/09/09/tabs-updates-and-enhancements-3/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2029 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:15:56 +0000 TDLR is pleased to announce the following updates and upgrades to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS):

  • Upload Documents Update
  • Project Registration Update

Download detailed information about the updates and how to use them.

]]> On the Level – July 2025 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/07/01/on-the-level-july-2025-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1951 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:22:23 +0000 July 1, 2025

Articles in the July 2025 edition of On the Level include updates on:

  • 2025 Legislative recap
  • Test Format Change for Electricians
  • Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms
  • Boiler Safety Maintenance Checklist
]]> Updates to The Variance Application and Special Registration Form https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/03/21/updates-to-the-variance-application-and-special-registration-form/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1848 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:13:57 +0000 TDLR has posted updates to the variance application and special registration form. These forms include detailed instructions on how to complete the forms. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68.12(d) requires that TDLR forms must be completed in full to be accepted and be accompanied by payment. Any incomplete forms or forms received without payment will be rejected and mailed back to the submitter.  TDLR will no longer accept old versions of the variance application or special registration form.  If an old version of the form is dated or mailed to TDLR after 3/15/25, it will be rejected by TDLR and returned to the submitter. A building owner, per Texas Government Code Sec. 469.058, is responsible for any violation of the Elimination of Architectural Barriers program laws or rules and may be subject to administrative penalties for any violation.

If you have questions, please contact techinfo@tdlr.texas.gov or TDLR customer service.

]]> Registered Accessibility Specialists Renewals Online https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/02/03/registered-accessibility-specialists-renewals-online/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1830 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:44:34 +0000 TDLR is excited to add the ability for Registered Accessibility Specialists to renew a license online! Licenses are eligible to be renewed 60 days prior to the expiration of the license.

Credit card payments are the only method of payment currently accepted. If you do not have a credit card, a prepaid Visa gift card may be used. Credit cards currently accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.

]]> On The Level – January 2025 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/01/28/on-the-level-january-2025-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1820 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:02:56 +0000 Articles in the January 2025 edition of TDLR on the Level include:

  • Advisory Board Openings
  • Legislative Update
  • Program Updates
  • Quiz Yourself
]]> On The Level – July 2024 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/07/02/on-the-level-july-2024-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1086 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:03:16 +0000 Articles in the July 2024 edition of TDLR on the Level include:

  • Meet the New Executive Director
  • Program Updates
  • How To Find Disciplinary Actions
  • Quiz Yourself
]]> On The Level – January 2024 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/03/05/on-the-level-january-2024-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-886 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:42:01 +0000 Articles in the January 2024 edition of TDLR On the Level include:

  • Update From TDLR: Welcome Back, Brian Francis
  • Program Spotlight: Elimination of Architectural Barriers
  • Additional Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program Update
  • Renewing A Code Enforcement Officer Registration
]]> Clarification Regarding Adopted Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/09/13/clarification-regarding-adopted-rules/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-100 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:51:00 +0000 On September 1, 2023, adopted rules amending Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68 became effective. Two sections that were amended require clarification:

  • Subsection 68.40(d) references the corrective modifications response that an owner must submit to the Registered Accessibility Specialist. There is a typographical error that cites the requirements as being in section 68.53; these requirements actually are found in section 68.52. The typographical error does not invalidate any owner responsibility for responding to an inspection report on the prescribed form within 30 days of the inspection report, nor does it invalidate the requirement to correct the violations by the 270th day of the inspection report date.
  • In subsection 68.53(b), paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) identify the department-required paragraph types to be included within each transmittal letter issued by the Registered Accessibility Specialist for the applicable circumstance. The language for these paragraphs was previously located in the 2018 RAS Procedures as transmittal templates. The department had intended to provide the language in the new rules, but they were omitted. RAS Bulletin 2023-05 provides the required paragraphs.

TDLR will correct both errors in the program’s next round of rulemaking.

If you have questions, please contact techinfo@tdlr.texas.gov or TDLR customer service.

]]> New Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/09/08/new-elimination-of-architectural-barriers-forms/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-103 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:23:00 +0000 TDLR has posted new forms with instructions. These forms include detailed instructions on how to complete the forms. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68.12(d) requires that TDLR forms must be completed in full to be accepted. The building or facility owner is responsible for providing a completed form using the new updates effective September 1, 2023. The Registered Accessibility Specialist is expected to reject any incomplete or expired form from the building or facility owner and can attach this posting when returning the incomplete forms to the owner. A building owner, per Texas Government Code Sec. 469.058, is responsible for any violation of the Elimination of Architectural Barriers program laws or rules and may be subject to administrative penalties for any violation.

In addition:

  • Standard Project Registration forms must be completed online through the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS). Mailed standard Project Registration forms sent to TDLR will be returned starting October 1, 2023.
  • TDLR will no longer accept old versions of forms. If an old version of a form is dated or mailed to TDLR after to 9/8/23, it will be rejected by TDLR and cause delays in the processing of the required paperwork.
  • Project Registration forms and the Owner Agent Designation form must have the required CAD (county appraisal district) number. For assistance finding the CAD number you can review our help sheet.
  • The forms cannot be altered in any manner.
  • Forms must be printed or typed. Electronic signatures are acceptable, however manipulation of project or contact information on the form after an electronic signature will be considered providing misleading information.
  • False or misleading information provided when submitting registration forms or project i

If you have questions, please contact techinfo@tdlr.texas.gov or TDLR customer service.

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