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TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

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TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring state examinations for licensure uphold stringent standards and are continually up to date by referencing current rules… Read More about TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

Commission Readopts Rules (Rule Review)

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The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation readopted the rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 59, Continuing Education Requirements, as a result of the required four-year rule review. The readoption notice was published in the August 15, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 5347).

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Court-Ordered Education Programs rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 90 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 August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Court-Ordered Education Program: Annual Report Process Change

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Effective June 9, 2025, the department will no longer accept annual reports by fax, email, or mail If you offer more than one course, you must submit a separate annual report for each course. If you have already submitted the annual report for this year, you must resubmit the report using the Online Licensing Services… Read More about Court-Ordered Education Program: Annual Report Process Change

Instructor Course Exam Notice

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is now administering the Court Ordered Instructor Training Course exam, formally known as the Instructor Workshop.  The course is a self-paced training course, and the applicant is responsible for studying the Department-provided course materials. Applicants seeking approval for a Court Ordered Instructor License must: Exam Information If you… Read More about Instructor Course Exam Notice

Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Education Workgroup for the Texas Court Ordered Education Program (COP)

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Education Workgroup for all Court Ordered Education Programs. The Education Workgroup will be responsible for helping the department determine best practices, required updates to curriculum, designation of appropriate resources to be used within the COP program, and advice on… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Education Workgroup for the Texas Court Ordered Education Program (COP)

TDLR Seeks Industry Input for Enforcement Plan

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Enforcement division is developing an enforcement plan for the Offender Education Program industry and is seeking input from anyone involved in the industry. The enforcement plan, which is required by Texas Occupations Code, ยง51.302(c), sets out the ranges of penalties and license sanctions that apply to alleged… Read More about TDLR Seeks Industry Input for Enforcement Plan

Revised Fees, License Names, and Endorsement Changes

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Starting on October 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will implement revised fees, license names and endorsement changes for the Offender Education Programs. The program is now called Court-Ordered Programs. The changes come as a result of the implementation of Senate Bill 1480 and the September 1, 2022 adoption of new rules for Court Ordered Programs… Read More about Revised Fees, License Names, and Endorsement Changes