What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• update the advisory board rules by grouping the existing separate rules into one new rule, by citing to the statutes instead of repeating the text of the statutes, and by implementing the changes made by SB 2075;
• clarify what activities and courses may receive continuing education credit;
• update the continuing education hours that licensed dietitians may receive for publishing books or journal articles;
• require licensed dietitians to complete three hours of continuing education relating to metabolic health, ultra-processed foods, or topics recommended by the new Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee for any license renewal on or after January 1, 2027;
• include human trafficking prevention training as a course that may receive continuing education credit;
• reflect that the continuing education audit rules under 16 TAC, Chapter 60 apply to licensed dietitians;
• reword and re-organize continuing education rules so they are easier to read, and;
• repeal outdated and redundant continuing education rules.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on September 18, 2026. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Dietitians.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Shamica Mason, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until October 19, 2026.

Spanish Language Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed seven members to the new Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee in December 2025.  

The first Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, and the agenda is posted on the Texas Department of State Health Services’ s website.  

Licensed Dietitians are encouraged to visit the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee’s webpage for background information, upcoming meetings, and roster details.

The bill requires that dietitians complete not more than 12 hours of continuing education for license renewal, including continuing education regarding nutrition and metabolic health. 

As TDLR continues to implement this bill, we will share more details when they become available.

If you have any questions, please contact the Education & Examination division.

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The Board consists of the following nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission), with the approval of the Commission:

1. six licensed dietitians, each of whom has been licensed under Chapter 701 for not less than three years before the member’s date of appointment; and

In appointing dietitian members to the advisory board, the presiding officer of the commission shall attempt to maintain balanced representation among the following primary areas of expertise included in the professional discipline of dietetics:

• (a) clinical;
• (b) educational;
• (c) management;
• (d) consultation; and
• (e) community.

2.  three members who represent the public.

Members serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members begin on September 1 of each odd-numbered year.

Interested persons should submit an application on the Department website. Applicants can also request an application from the Department by telephone (800) 803-9202 or e-mail at advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov.

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