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Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider License

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

A new endorsement, Instructor Training Provider, will be added as an option for the Motorcycle Instructor license effective January 1, 2024. This endorsement was created by Senate Bill 478 (88th Legislature Regular Session). Instructors must hold a current certification to conduct a TDLR-approved instructor training course issued by the course owner or administrator. Please contact your curriculum provider for… Read More about Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider License

11 Named to Newly Created Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board

Posted in: Mold Assessors and Remediators

Eleven people have been named to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s new Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board. Members will serve staggered, six-year terms on the board. The new board was created by Senate Bill 1213, 88 th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, authored by Senator Judith Zaffirini and sponsored by Representative Craig Goldman. Members… Read More about 11 Named to Newly Created Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board

January 1, 2024: New Requirements for Pump Security Go Into Effect

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

If not already equipped with at least two of the items listed below, no later than January 1, 2024, owners or operators of fuel pumps are required to install new security measures to protect their devices from tampering, as required by Texas Admin. Code §97.31. These new rules that went into effect on September 1,… Read More about January 1, 2024: New Requirements for Pump Security Go Into Effect

Notice of Vacancy on the Dietitians Advisory Board

Posted in: Dietitians

TDLR announces a vacancy on the Dietitians Advisory Board (Board) established by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 701. The purpose of the Dietitians Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter. This announcement is for a public member. The Board consists of the following… Read More about Notice of Vacancy on the Dietitians Advisory Board

Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

Posted in: Athletic Trainers

We’ve heard from several licensees that they’ve received marketing phone calls from someone saying they’d gotten the licensee’s contact information from TDLR. Although we are required to release basic information about our licensees (name, license number and license status), we do not release personal emails or phone numbers. Combining information from various marketing and financial… Read More about Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

Clarification Regarding Adopted Rules

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

On September 1, 2023, adopted rules amending Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68 became effective. Two sections that were amended require clarification: TDLR will correct both errors in the program’s next round of rulemaking. If you have questions, please contact techinfo@tdlr.texas.gov or TDLR customer service.

New Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

TDLR has posted new forms with instructions. 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. The building or facility owner is responsible for providing a completed form using the new updates effective September 1, 2023. The Registered… Read More about New Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms

Video Now Available: Approval Process for Schools to Teach Both Barbering and Cosmetology

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

Video of TDLR’s virtual training on how license schools can move through the approval process to teach courses in both Barbering and Cosmetology is now available. The training also covers how to enter those hours into SHEARS. Beginning September 1, 2023, all licensed schools that have been issued a new certificate of approval authorizing them to… Read More about Video Now Available: Approval Process for Schools to Teach Both Barbering and Cosmetology