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Notice of Intent to Review Rules

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

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

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Midwives rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115 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 (49 TexReg 9571), as… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ October 2024 Edition

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

Amarillo-Area Woman Ordered Not to Practice Midwifery Without A License

AUSTIN โ€“ On March 8, 2023, Travis County District Court Judge Amy Clark Meachum signed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) prohibiting Leah Hernandez from practicing midwifery without a license and from representing herself as a licensed midwife to the public. Court documents allege that Ms. Hernandez is practicing midwifery negligently and without a license in the… Read More about Amarillo-Area Woman Ordered Not to Practice Midwifery Without A License

Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

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

Midwives Educational Summit

The TDLR Midwives Educational Summit is a one-day educational conference, hosted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, for the purpose of discussing emerging topics and best practices in midwifery. The Midwives Educational Summit on December 10 will consist of two parts. Part I will be the presentations from our speakers. Part II will… Read More about Midwives Educational Summit