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Enrollment Guidance for Massage Therapy Schools

Posted in: Massage Therapy

Student Enrollment All massage therapy schools in Texas are required to provide prospective students with information regarding the content of a massage therapy course of instruction including but not limited to: After providing this information to the prospective student, the school is required to give the prospective student a reasonable amount of time to review… Read More about Enrollment Guidance for Massage Therapy Schools

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Athletic Trainers, Auctioneers, Barbering and Cosmetology, Behavior Analysts, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Driver Education and Safety, Dyslexia Therapy, Electricians, Elevator and Escalator Safety, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Property Tax Consultants, Property Tax Professionals, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs, Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Continuing Education Requirements rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 59 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 January 31, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

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

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

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

Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology, Driver Education and Safety, Licensed Breeders, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs, Used Auto Parts Recyclers

Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection. Real TDLR inspectors will: Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not: If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is… Read More about Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

New Human Trafficking Awareness Signs Required No Later Than January 1, 2022

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology, Massage Therapy

Beginning January 1, 2022, all cosmetology businesses– including specialty salons, mobile salons, and schoolsโ€“ and all massage establishments and massage schools are required by Texas law to display a sign with information about available services and assistance to victims of human trafficking, including information on how to report suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The sign has information in five languages…. Read More about New Human Trafficking Awareness Signs Required No Later Than January 1, 2022