TDLR Logo

Site Navigation

TDLR News and Updates

EV Charging Station Technical Memo (TM 2012-01) Withdrawn

Posted in: Architectural Barriers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has withdrawn the EV Charging Station Technical Memo (TM 2012-01). TDLR will begin work with the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Advisory Committee to develop rules regarding the accessibility requirements for electrical vehicle charging stations. This will include accessibility requirements established by the department as part of Texas Administrative code Chapter… Read More about EV Charging Station Technical Memo (TM 2012-01) Withdrawn

Senate Bill 2017 Enacted

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Senate Bill 2017 by Senator Judith Zaffirini was passed by the Texas Legislature during the 88th Legislative Session. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 18, 2023. SB 2017 amends current law relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments…. Read More about Senate Bill 2017 Enacted

Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Service Technician Licensing Examination

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Service Technician Examination Review Committee (ERC). The ERC creates, updates, evaluates, and references exam content.  Participation of knowledgeable SMEs will ensure the validity of the Texas Service Technician Licensing Exam. Participants must be willing to sign a confidentiality document… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Service Technician Licensing Examination

Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Education Workgroup for the Texas Court Ordered Education Program (COP)

Posted in: Court Ordered Education Programs

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Education Workgroup for all Court Ordered Education Programs. The Education Workgroup will be responsible for helping the department determine best practices, required updates to curriculum, designation of appropriate resources to be used within the COP program, and advice on… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Education Workgroup for the Texas Court Ordered Education Program (COP)

Read The Newest TDLR Arc Flash

Posted in: Electricians

Our newsletter is intended to keep city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLRโ€™s efforts to enforce the associated requirements.

Some TDLR Licensees May Need to Provide New Fingerprints for License Renewal

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

State law requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to conduct a national criminal history background check. As part of that process, TDLR also subscribes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Civil Rap Back Program, which automatically notifies the agency of any arrests or criminal convictions that occur after a licensee is… Read More about Some TDLR Licensees May Need to Provide New Fingerprints for License Renewal