The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will host several Informational Summits to provide updates regarding the Barber and Cosmetology programs. Please participate in our poll no later than July 22, 2022, to help us determine where we will hold these meetings, which will topics such as: Remember, this poll will close on July 20, 2022.
Starting July 4, 2022, vehicle storage facilities MUST use either the new VSF-12 or VSF-13 forms, which have been posted to the TDLR VSF forms page. DO NOT use these forms before July 4; we posted them early for your knowledge and convenience. DO NOT use the VSF-11 form on or after July 4, 2022.
On or after 09/01/2022, when you attempt to renew your instructor license, TDLR will instead issue a comparable license that allows you to continue to provide services and instruction within the scope of your license. For more information about this change, please see: Teacher Training and Professional Development at Licensed Schools.
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 98, §98.69, regarding the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program. The adopted rule makes the necessary rule changes for the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program to align the program rules with the advisory board… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
In addition to our traditional written examinations offered at 22 site locations across Texas, effective June 1, 2022, PSI will begin to offer the following written examinations through a virtual online process: This process, known as E-Exams, will allow for a faster, safer, and more convenient process for candidates to obtain a license from TDLR. … Read More about TDLR Launching Selected E-exams June 1, 2022
TDLR is pleased to announce that starting on May 1, 2022, we will begin offering the following examinations in Simplified Chinese and Korean: These additional language offerings will reduce the burden of costly translation services and allow candidates to sit for their examinations in their native languages. TDLR is committed to expanding testing options for… Read More about TDLR Class A Barber, Cosmetology Operator, Esthetician and Manicurist Exams Now Available in Korean and Simplified Chinese
Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection. Real TDLR inspectors will: Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not: If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is… Read More about Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors
TDLR has created helpful instructions for reporting credit card skimmers. Download, print out and post this checklist for gas station employees to follow if a skimmer is found. The poster provides clear instructions regarding gas skimmers: Reminder: Unauthorized removal and disposal of a credit card skimmer is a crime that could lead to civil penalties and criminal… Read More about Downloadable Checklist for Reporting Credit Card Skimmers Now Available
House Bill 1560 was passed during the 87th Texas Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 15, 2021. Section 3 of the bill provides that barber technician, barber technician/manicurist and barber technician/hair weaver specialty licenses will transition to new license types no later than September 1, 2023. Barber technicians will transition… Read More about Important Notice for All Barber Technician Licensees and Schools
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser Examination Review Committee (ERC). The ERC creates, updates, evaluates, and references exam content. Participation of knowledgeable SMEs will ensure the validity of the Texas Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser Licensing Exam. Participants must… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser Licensing Examination