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Updates to The Variance Application and Special Registration Form

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

TDLR has posted updates to the variance application and special registration form. These forms include detailed instructions on how to complete the forms. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68.12(d) requires that TDLR forms must be completed in full to be accepted and be accompanied by payment. Any incomplete forms or forms received without payment will be rejected and mailed back to… Read More about Updates to The Variance Application and Special Registration Form

Enrollment Guidance for Massage Therapy Schools

Posted in: Massage Therapy

Student Enrollment All massage therapy schools in Texas are required to provide prospective students with information regarding the content of a massage therapy course of instruction including but not limited to: After providing this information to the prospective student, the school is required to give the prospective student a reasonable amount of time to review… Read More about Enrollment Guidance for Massage Therapy Schools

TDLR Urges Licensees to Check for Boiler Recalls

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced several recalls over the past several years for certain brands of gas-fired boilers for potential carbon monoxide poisoning issues. Please check the CPSC website for additional information. Here are recalls you should be aware of:

Attention Schools

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

Thank you for sharing your suggestions and providing valuable feedback regarding the SHEARS updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding while the student enrollment and hours reporting processes were updated. Our IT Team is aware that there is an issue regarding the total hours being displayed for students in SHEARS in the drop and the… Read More about Attention Schools

Commission Approves Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a Certifying Entity for Behavior Analysis Licensure

Posted in: Behavior Analysts

On Friday, December 6, 2024, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation voted to approve the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a certifying entity for behavior analysis licensure under TOC 506.002 (2).  Starting December 6, 2024, Individuals holding a current Qualified Autism Services Practitioner Supervisor® (QASP-S®) certification may apply for an Assistant… Read More about Commission Approves Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a Certifying Entity for Behavior Analysis Licensure

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Registration Now Available

Posted in: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Attention Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Providers: Effective immediately, all Electric Vehicle Supply Providers may now register their Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) on our website: Online Licensing Services – TDLR As a reminder, Providers must register all non-exempt devices no later than March 1, 2025. To determine… Read More about Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Registration Now Available

Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Podiatry, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

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