TDLR is pleased to announce the following updates and upgrades to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS):User Dashboard updatesProject Dashboard updates Download detailed information about the updates and how to use them.
Agency urges qualified individuals to become a licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist AUSTIN – Although Texas is celebrating 51 years of the Texas Elimination of Architectural Barriers Act and 31 years of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, the state lags in having enough Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS) to review and inspect the approximately 2,000 construction projects… Read More about TDLR celebrates Texas Elimination of Architectural Barriers Act & Americans with Disabilities Act anniversaries
Beginning Aug. 1, 2020, a new rule relating to markings and signage required for Accessible Parking Spaces goes into effect. Rule 68.104 (Texas Administrative Code) implements House Bill 3163, passed by the 86thTexas Legislature in 2019. The Elimination of Architectural Barriers (EAB) Advisory Committee recommended adoption of the rule during its June 15, 2020 meeting, and it… Read More about Rule Change Related to Accessible Parking Signage and Markings Effective August 1
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to the Elimination of Architectural Barriers program rules (16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68, §68.100; new rule §68.104). The adopted rules update a reference from the “Commission” to the “Department.” The adopted rules also implement necessary changes required by House Bill 3163, 86th Legislature, Regular Session (2019), which… Read More about TDLR Adopts Administrative Rules
To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our Registered Accessibility Specialists (RASs), building owners and their representatives, the Department will allow the owner or owner designee that accompanied the RAS on the inspection to electronically sign the Proof of Inspection form on the day of the inspection rather… Read More about Owner or Owner Designee May Electronically Sign Proof of Inspection Form on the Day of the Inspection
You will not be able to access the TABS system after your license has expired. Begin your renewal early to avoid delays. Please ensure your license renewal application includes all required paperwork and your required continuing education hours have been completed.
The Texas Accessibility Academy is a two-day comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), program Administrative Rules and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). The Academy also includes information about how TABA and TAS relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The class offers… Read More about Texas Accessibility Academy
A shortened version of the Power Point presentation (in PDF format) used in teaching the Academy is available on the Academy page. The two-day class is presented in seven sections and may be printed for use during the Academy. Copies of the PowerPoint presentation will notbe available at the Academy.
Because legacy uploads are within a different section of TABS, we are providing an upload user guide (PDF) on how to use this new feature (available June 24, 2019). If you have any questions, please email techinfo@tdlr.texas.gov.
All EABPRJ projects (Legacy projects) are converting to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS), which will eliminate paper files. The Legacy projects will keep their existing EABPRJ project numbers after conversion and must follow TABS rules and the 2018 RAS Procedures. Legacy uploads will open to RASs in TABS June 24, 2019– To complete shares,… Read More about Legacy File Conversion Notification