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TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ October 2025 Edition

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

Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposed rule (Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 37) relating to Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screenings is open for comments now through November 10th. These proposed changes include updates to audiometer requirements and the addition of an optional hearing screening method. Your valuable input helps shape policies that… Read More about Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ June 2025 Edition

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… Read More about TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ June 2025 Edition

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 111, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. What are the proposed rule changes? The proposed rules make the following changes: When and where can I review the proposed rule changes? The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

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

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

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