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

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

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

Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

House Bill 2059 requires certain health care practitioners to complete a Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved human trafficking prevention training course to renew their license. The bill also requires HHSC to post a list of approved courses on their website. Licensees are required to comply with the training requirements beginning September 1, 2020. For… Read More about Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement

COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Athletic Trainers, Auctioneers, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Midwives, Property Tax Consultants, Property Tax Professionals, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs, Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

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… Read More about COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived

Guidance Statement on TDI Rules Related to Senate Bill 1264

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Midwives

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has adopted emergency rules interpreting Senate Bill (SB) 1264’s prohibitions related to “surprise billing” (or “balance billing”). This Guidance Statement is intended to provide clear information concerning SB 1264 to Texas patients, clients, and health care providers under the regulatory authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)…. Read More about Guidance Statement on TDI Rules Related to Senate Bill 1264