TDLR News and Updates

TDLR Health Monitor – March 2024 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

March 27, 2024

Articles in the March 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

On The Level – January 2024 Edition

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Architectural Barriers, Boilers and Boiler Safety, Code Enforcement Officers, Electricians, Elevator and Escalator Safety, Industrialized Housing and Buildings, Mold Assessors and Remediators

March 5, 2024

Articles in the January 2024 edition of TDLR On the Level include:

Closed Driver Education Schools

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

March 1, 2024

I Drive Driving Academy On Thursday, February 15, 2023, the department received a tip that C3435 IDrive Driving Academy located in Mansfield Texas closed without notification to parents and to the department. The records will be delivered to the department at the beginning of April. Once the records are processed, they will be mailed to… Read More about Closed Driver Education Schools

Attention: Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Dual Shops, All Mini-Barbershops & Salons & All Mobile Shops & Salons

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

February 27, 2024

HB 1560 Update: House Bill 1560 (87R) was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 15, 2021, combining the Barbering and Cosmetology programs. As a result, on March 4, 2024, many barber businesses will receive an updated business license with a new license number and license type…. Read More about Attention: Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Dual Shops, All Mini-Barbershops & Salons & All Mobile Shops & Salons

Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

January 24, 2024

This notice is a reminder that Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports are due to TDLR no later than the seventh day after each quarterly reporting period ends. (Note: Quarters end on Mar 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 each year.) The motorcycle school reporting requirements and standards are detailed in Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 98, Section 98.50…. Read More about Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports

New VSF Storage Fees Start Jan. 1, 2024

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

January 3, 2024

New vehicle storage facility (VSF) fees go into effect on January 1, 2024. All fees charged by VSFs are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and are set according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the preceding state fiscal biennium. Starting on January 1, 2024, the allowable daily storage fees will… Read More about New VSF Storage Fees Start Jan. 1, 2024

Changes to Incident Reporting Requirements for Motorcycle Training Schools

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

January 1, 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, newly adopted rules change the reporting requirements for incidents involving Motorcycle Training Schools. Current rules state that Motorcycle Schools must report any incident (defined as “Any instance where any part of a motorcycle, other than the tires or side stand, touches the ground or another object” that occurs on the training… Read More about Changes to Incident Reporting Requirements for Motorcycle Training Schools

Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider License

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

December 28, 2023

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

TDLR Health Monitor – December 2023 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

December 15, 2023

Articles in the December 2023 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

11 Named to Newly Created Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board

Posted in: Mold Assessors and Remediators

December 14, 2023

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