Architectural Barriers | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:48:14 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/notice-of-intent-to-review-rules-10/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2272 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:48 +0000 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Elimination of Architectural Barriers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years.

The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on June 19, 2026 (51 TexReg 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Elimination of Architectural Barriers rules under Chapter 68 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

]]> 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.

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