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