Midwives | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:38:35 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 TDLR Health Monitor – October 2025 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/10/23/tdlr-health-monitor-october-2025-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2081 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:38:35 +0000 Articles in the October 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • New Laser Hair Removal Rules
  • Texas DSHS Proposed Rules Relating to Vision, Hearing and Spinal Screenings Now Open For Comment
  • Proposed Rule Changes Will Affect Texas SLP Assistants and Supervisors
  • Expert Witnesses Needed In Several Programs
]]> TDLR Health Monitor – June 2025 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2025/06/26/tdlr-health-monitor-june-2025-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1939 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:41:03 +0000 Articles in the June 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • 89th Legislative Session Recap
  • Rule Amendments For Multiple Professions Proposed And Adopted Recently
  • HHSC Revises Human Trafficking Prevention Training Standards
  • TDLR Begins Process To Acquire New Licensing Database System
  • Changes to Temporary License Eligibility For Athletic Trainers
  • Podiatry Radiation Tech Registration Update
  • Hearing Instrument Fitters And Dispensers New Continuing Education Requirements
]]> Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/12/03/keep-your-ce-records-current-you-could-be-selected-for-a-random-audit/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1787 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:02:32 +0000 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 current. We’re excited to make a change that will help us issue your license faster!

]]> TDLR Health Monitor – October 2024 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/11/01/tdlr-health-monitor-october-2024-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-1756 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:46:33 +0000 Articles in the October 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

89th Texas Legislature Convenes In January
FDA Authorizes First Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Software
Multiple Rule Amendments Adopted
Health Professions Word Scramble

]]> TDLR Health Monitor – March 2024 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2024/03/27/tdlr-health-monitor-march-2024-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-942 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:59:32 +0000 Articles in the March 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • Proposed Rules
  • TDLR Strategic Planning Process
  • Closer Look at Athletic Trainer Examinations
  • TDLR Makes University Visits
]]> TDLR Health Monitor – December 2023 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/12/15/tdlr-health-monitor-december-2023-edition-2/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-676 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:35:00 +0000 Articles in the December 2023 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • Brian Francis Returns Temporarily To TDLR
  • Rule Changes For Multiple Programs Approved
  • Many Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensees Will Need To Resubmit Fingerprints
  • Human Trafficking Awareness Month
]]> TDLR Health Monitor – June 2023 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/06/23/tdlr-health-monitor-june-2023-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-145 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:34:00 +0000 Articles in the June 2023 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • New Fingerprints May Be Required For Some Licensees
  • New Opioid CME Requirements For Prescribers
  • Laser Hair Removal Penalty Matrix Adopted
  • Texas Massage Therapist Exam Now Available In Simplified Chinese
]]> Amarillo-Area Woman Ordered Not to Practice Midwifery Without A License https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2023/03/09/amarillo-area-woman-ordered-not-to-practice-midwifery-without-a-license/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-446 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:53:00 +0000 AUSTIN – 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 Amarillo area. The Randall County Sheriff’s Office has an ongoing investigation into the matter.

The TRO is not a determination of guilt and will remain in place only until a hearing scheduled for March 21, 2023, in the 345thDistrict Court of Travis County.

It is illegal for anyone to practice midwifery without being licensed as a midwife, certified nurse-midwife, or physician. If you have information that anyone, including Leah Hernandez, is practicing midwifery without a license in Texas, please file a complaint with TDLR.

]]> Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2022/04/26/beware-of-people-posing-as-tdlr-inspectors/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-196 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:49:00 +0000 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:

  • introduce themselves;
  • show their State of Texas employee ID card;
  • provide their contact information upon request; and
  • provide their TDLR business card upon request.

Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not:

  • accept payment for license fees;
  • request money for violations; or
  • charge for inspections.

If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is a third-degree felony in Texas.

]]> Midwives Educational Summit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2021/12/10/midwives-educational-summit/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-444 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:52:00 +0000 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 be breakout sessions (lasting 30 minutes), to allow interaction between summit attendees. Continuing education credit will be awarded to individuals who attend all of Part I. Register now and join us online December 10!

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