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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 – 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 – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 130, Subchapter A, §130.1 and §130.2; Subchapter B, §§130.20, 130.23, 130.27, and 130.28; Subchapter C, §130.30 and §130.32; Subchapter D, §§130.40 – 130.42; Subchapter E, §§130.50, 130.51, 130.54, 130.55, and 130.57 – 130.59; Subchapter F, §130.60; and… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TDLR Health Monitor – 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

Fingerprint Information

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

Continuing Education Requirements

HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §402.303 and amended Occupations Code §402.207(c) and §402.305 under the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that Hearing… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements

Call for Subject Matter Experts

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