Sanitarians | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Wed, 13 May 2026 20:20:20 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 TDLR is seeking Sanitarian Subject Matter Experts https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2026/05/12/tdlr-is-seeking-sanitarian-subject-matter-experts/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2225 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:47:47 +0000 TDLR is seeking Sanitarian Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring the states’ examination for licensure upholds stringent standards and are continually updated by referencing current laws and rules.

If you are interested in becoming a SME, please complete the Examination Development Committee Application and send it in by June 8, 2026. Preferred qualifications include but are not limited to, a minimum of two years of specialty experience in: food service inspections, vector control, swimming pool inspections, and septic system knowledge. TDLR staff will review all eligible licensees and select the SMEs.

All SMEs receive training on their role and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The SMEs duties, at a minimum, include the following:

  • Development of examination questions and answers.
  • Referencing laws and rules.
  • Reviewing or amending examination items for performance.
  • Traveling to Austin to participate in the ERC process.

Our mission is to protect the citizens of Texas and the hard-working members of your profession. We cannot do that without your specialized knowledge of the complexities of the industry. Please consider becoming an ERC SME today.

Click here to download our fillable application

 

Thank you,
Education & Examination Division 
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 

]]> Commission Readopts Rules (Rule Review) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/03/13/commission-readopts-rules-rule-review-2/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2163 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:44:26 +0000 The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation readopted the rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 119, Sanitarians, as a result of the required four-year rule review.

The readoption notice was published in the March 13, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 7120).

]]> 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 – 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
]]> Continuing Education Requirements https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2021/10/25/continuing-education-requirements-11/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-536 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:16:00 +0000 HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, amended Occupations Code §1953.106 under the Sanitarians statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code.

Please note that no changes were made, and Sanitarians program licensees are still required to obtain continuing education (CE) credits as specified in the program rules.

]]> COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2020/03/24/covid-19-continuing-education-waived/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-154 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:46:00 +0000 TDLR continuing education requirements are waived for all individual licenses expiring in March, April, and May 2020. Licensees still need to submit their renewal applications, pay the required fees, and TDLR will check their criminal histories, but they will not need to complete any TDLR-required continuing education this licensing cycle. (§51.405, Occupations Code)

Note: TDLR is not authorized to waive continuing education requirements imposed by a certifying or credentialing entity other than TDLR. If a certifying entity requires continuing education to maintain certification, and certification is required for Texas licensure, then that continuing education must be completed. If the certifying entity waives continuing education or allows it to be completed on a delayed basis due to COVID-19, then you may follow the certifying entity’s policy.

Please check the TDLR COVID-19 webpage for the most up-to-date information.

]]> Registered Sanitarian Exam Improvements https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2019/02/22/registered-sanitarian-exam-improvements/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-533 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:14:00 +0000 Effective 05/01/2019

  • Improved content outline guidance and score report feedback!
  • Updated reference list of study materials!
  • No increased cost – Exam fee is still $60!

Please see the Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF) for details.

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