Code Enforcement Officers | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:19:55 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 Commission Readopts Rules (Rule Review) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/03/13/commission-readopts-rules-rule-review-8/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2170 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:19:54 +0000 The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation readopted the rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 62, Code Enforcement Officers, as a result of the required four-year rule review.

The readoption notice was published in the March 13, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1720).

]]> 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
]]> 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
]]> Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/12/03/keep-your-ce-records-current-you-could-be-selected-for-a-random-audit/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1787 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:02:32 +0000 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 current. We’re excited to make a change that will help us issue your license faster!

]]> 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
]]> On The Level – July 2023 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/07/07/on-the-level-july-2023-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-92 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 Articles in the July 2023 edition of TDLR On The Level include:

  • Legislative Update
  • Texas Accessibility Academy Update
  • 2023 NEC Is Almost Here
  • Legislation Creates Mold Advisory Board
]]> Continuing Education Requirements https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2021/10/25/continuing-education-requirements/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-287 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:42:00 +0000 HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §1952.1051 from the Code Enforcement Officers statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code.

Please note that no changes were made, and Code Enforcement Officer program licensees are still required to obtain continuing education (CE) credits as specified in the program rules.

]]> COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2020/03/24/covid-19-continuing-education-waived/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-154 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:46:00 +0000 TDLR continuing education requirements are waived for all individual licenses expiring in March, April, and May 2020. Licensees still need to submit their renewal applications, pay the required fees, and TDLR will check their criminal histories, but they will not need to complete any TDLR-required continuing education this licensing cycle. (§51.405, Occupations Code)

Note: TDLR is not authorized to waive continuing education requirements imposed by a certifying or credentialing entity other than TDLR. If a certifying entity requires continuing education to maintain certification, and certification is required for Texas licensure, then that continuing education must be completed. If the certifying entity waives continuing education or allows it to be completed on a delayed basis due to COVID-19, then you may follow the certifying entity’s policy.

Please check the TDLR COVID-19 webpage for the most up-to-date information.

]]> Code Enforcement Officer Exam Improvements https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2019/04/01/code-enforcement-officer-exam-improvements/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-285 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:40:00 +0000
  • Improved content outline guidance and score report feedback!
  • New! Reference list of study materials
  • No increased cost – Exam fee is still $50!

    • Please see the Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF) for details.

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