HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code Ā§605.261 from the Orthotists and Prosthetists statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLRās enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Orthotists and Prosthetists program licensees… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
TDLR is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist our Enforcement Division with complaint case reviews. SMEs review complaint cases, generally involving standard of care issues, during the investigation stage of the enforcement process. We currently have a shortage of Behavior Analyst, Podiatrist, and Speech-Language Pathologist SMEs. If you are interested in becoming a SME,… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts
Applicants canĀ 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 ā and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access theĀ online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders
Applicants canĀ 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 ā and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access theĀ online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders
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
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has adopted emergency rules interpreting Senate Bill (SB) 1264ās prohibitions related to āsurprise billingā (or ābalance billingā). 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 āSurpriseā or āBalance Billingā
Rules reviewed by the Orthotists and Prosthetists Advisory Board and approved by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation require that Orthotic and Prosthetic facilities be inspected once every two years. Inspectors from TDLRās Field Operations Division will perform unscheduled inspections during your regular business hours beginning in March 2017. Inspectors will check that your… Read More about Inspection Information for Owners and Practitioners-in-Charge of Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities