The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt the revised National Electrical Code (NEC) as the electrical code for the state of Texas. In 2023, TDLR will adopt the 2023 NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas and establish it as the “minimum standard”… Read More about 2023 National Electrical Code is Almost Here!
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Enforcement division is developing an enforcement plan for the Laser Hair Removal industry and is seeking input from anyone involved in the industry. The enforcement plan, which is required by Texas Occupations Code, §51.302(c), sets out the ranges of penalties and license sanctions that apply to alleged… Read More about TDLR Seeks Industry Input for Enforcement Plan
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Enforcement division is developing an enforcement plan for the Offender Education Program industry and is seeking input from anyone involved in the industry. The enforcement plan, which is required by Texas Occupations Code, §51.302(c), sets out the ranges of penalties and license sanctions that apply to alleged… Read More about TDLR Seeks Industry Input for Enforcement Plan
Pursuant to Texas Boiler Law §755.027(a), which gives the TDLR Executive Director the authority to stipulate the manner in which reports are filed with the Department, all Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) shall submit all Boiler Inspection Reports and Insurance Change Notices via Jurisdiction Online (JO). Any Inspection Reports or Insurance Change Notices submitted via email… Read More about Boiler Inspection Reports and Insurance Change Notices
Hearing instruments or hearing aids are regulated at the federal level as medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Changes have been made at the federal level to create an over-the-counter category of hearing instruments (hearing aids), and the FDA rules implementing these changes are now in effect. In August 2017, the… Read More about FDA Rules for Over-the-Counter Category of Hearing Instruments Now in Effect
Starting on October 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will implement revised fees, license names and endorsement changes for the Offender Education Programs. The program is now called Court-Ordered Programs. The changes come as a result of the implementation of Senate Bill 1480 and the September 1, 2022 adoption of new rules for Court Ordered Programs… Read More about Revised Fees, License Names, and Endorsement Changes
Starting on Friday, October 14, 2022,Texas Motorcycle Training Schools who have appropriately credentialed motorcycle instructors can begin offering the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) Basic Rider Course 2 updated (BRC2-LW) eCourse (eP2x6) and MSF’s 3 Wheel Basic Rider Course updated (3WBU) eCourse (eP1x7-9). The curriculum for each course did not change – as with eP1x11, the delivery… Read More about Motorcycle Training Schools, Instructors Can Submit Credentials To Teach Updated MSF Basic Rider Courses
AUSTIN – Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill – and it is produced by boilers and other equipment commonly used in commercial buildings where people work and sleep, including apartment buildings, hotels, dormitories and hospitals. A state rule adopted in July 2020 requires that building owners install carbon monoxide detectors in all… Read More about Retrofitting Boilers in Commercial Buildings, Apartments and Hotels to Detect Carbon Monoxide Can Save Lives
Join Us in McAllen, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin or Online TDLR Staff will walk you through the merger process for the Barber & Cosmetology programs. Big changes are ahead for the Barber and Cosmetology programs, and we know you have many questions. TDLR will be in your area to provide an overview of the changes… Read More about Barber & Cosmetology Informational Summits
The Licensed Breeder Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is seeking three volunteer members to serve on the committee: Committee members serve four-year terms. The committee provides technical knowledge and industry expertise to TDLR about dog and cat breeding in Texas. Meetings are held virtually, so members don’t need to live… Read More about Advisory Committee Seeks Veterinarian, Animal Control Officer & Licensed Breeder Members