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New! Mandatory Training Required by the Executive Director

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

Registered Elevator Inspectors are now required to take a mandatory training to renew an inspector registration. This required training seminar is free, held virtually, and will cover content including: Please be on the lookout for the upcoming schedule to be published soon! Questions regarding this can be sent to Elevator@tdlr.texas.gov.

Industrialized Housing and Buildings – Adoption of New Code Editions

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

Adoption of the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code The Texas Industrialized Building Code Council approved the adoption of later editions of the mandatory building codes at their meeting of November 16, 2023. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted the rules on May 21, 2024. The effective date of the… Read More about Industrialized Housing and Buildings – Adoption of New Code Editions

Emergency Suspension of Certain VSF Technical Requirements

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

Severe Weather Disaster Declaration, Spring 2024 To assist with the ongoing disaster recovery efforts in response to recent severe weather events and catastrophic loss or injury to property and life throughout Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily suspended all necessary statutes and rules related to the physical requirements for establishing a licensed Vehicle Storage Facility… Read More about Emergency Suspension of Certain VSF Technical Requirements

Information Relating to the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Driver Education and Driving Safety curriculums must include information about the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program no later than September 1, 2024. Driver Education and Driving Safety providers must update their curriculums and complete the Statement of Assurance Transaction (SOA) in the TDLR Online Licensing Services System to show that their course has been updated…. Read More about Information Relating to the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program

A Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector Is an Essential Tool

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

Boiler Inspector Rob Troutt shares an article about carbon monoxide detectors: I am passionate about safety, and I want you to know why it’s important that you read this article about personal carbon monoxide detectors – whether you’re a boiler inspector or just someone who wants to protect their family. Several accident investigations I’ve conducted… Read More about A Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector Is an Essential Tool

New Continuing Education Requirements Delayed

Posted in: Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

The one-year Water Well Driller and Pump Installer licenses will switch to a two-year license starting on March 1, 2025. Starting on March 1, 2025, licensees will be required to complete 8 hours of continuing education – including 1 hour of instruction covering the Water Well Driller/Pump Installer statutes and rules – during that two-year… Read More about New Continuing Education Requirements Delayed