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Keep Your CE Records Current โ€“ You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Podiatry, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

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 โ€“ You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 112 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… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 112, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers. The proposed rules are necessary to update the current administrative rules and the continuing education (CE) requirements for hearing instrument fitter and dispenser apprentices, license holders, and CE providers. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ October 2024 Edition

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

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

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 112, Subchapter A, ยง112.2; Subchapter H, ยง112.70; Subchapter J, ยง112.92 and ยง112.96; and Subchapter O, ยง112.140; and adopted a new rule at Subchapter A, ยง112.3, regarding the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers program.  The adopted rules… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 112, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers. For information on the proposed rule changes and how you can submit public comments, please see the documents below: The Department will accept comments on the proposed rule changes until October 23, 2023.

Fingerprint Information

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Podiatry, Professional Employer Organizations, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Fingerprints provided for YOUR TDLR application shall be used to check criminal history records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in accordance with applicable statutes. NOTE: Do NOT schedule an appointment for fingerprinting until after you have filed your license application. All the information you need to schedule your fingerprint appointment will… Read More about Fingerprint Information