New curriculum course applications which also include distance education approval are now available on the TDLR website: Texas Barber School Forms Forms and Publications for Cosmetology Schools | Texas.gov As promised, we are providing the information you will need for a successful transition for barber and cosmetology schools. If your school does not intend to… Read More about Attention all Barber and Cosmetology Schools
Wednesday, July 26, is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of people with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to accommodations, communications, and transportation. TDLRโs Elimination of Architectural Barriers department helps Texans comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), which are the construction law counterpart of the… Read More about 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has withdrawn the EV Charging Station Technical Memo (TM 2012-01).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as part of Texas Administrative code Chapter… Read More about EV Charging Station Technical Memo (TM 2012-01) Withdrawn
Articles in the July 2023 edition of TDLR On The Level include:
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
Articles in the June 2023 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:
When natural disasters strike Texas, the TDLR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program stands ready to provide air conditioning and refrigeration contractors with guidance to help them complete recovery efforts safely.
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
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)
Providers can now apply and renew online. TDLR has created a series of step-by-step help documents to guide you through using the new online licensing system.