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Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Big changes are coming on 1/2/25 for our Health Professions-related licensees when it comes to reporting continuing education (CE) requirements: TDLR will no longer confirm your CE credits BEFORE you renew your license. Instead, you could be selected for a random audit of your hours once you’ve renewed, so be sure to keep your records… Read More about Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Athletic Trainers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 110 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 November 22, 2024 (49 TexReg 9571),… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

TDLR Health Monitor – October 2024 Edition

Articles in the October 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Texas Legislature Convenes In JanuaryFDA Authorizes First Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid SoftwareMultiple Rule Amendments AdoptedHealth Professions Word Scramble

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 110, §§110.12, 110.21, and 110.70, regarding the Athletic Trainers program. The adopted rules implement House Bill (HB) 2495 and HB 2512, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023), by updating definitions, license requirements, and standards of conduct. The… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

We’ve heard from several licensees that they’ve received marketing phone calls from someone saying they’d gotten the licensee’s contact information from TDLR. Although we are required to release basic information about our licensees (name, license number and license status), we do not release personal emails or phone numbers. Combining information from various marketing and financial… Read More about Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Applicants can apply for new licenses and renew licenses online. TDLR strongly encourages you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply or renew online. The process is secure and easy to use – and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access the online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders