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Join TDLR’s Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit on Dec. 15

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

Join TDLR on December 15 for the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit. Make plans to join us online or in person in Austin on Monday, December 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon where weโ€™ll discuss important updates, certification document reviews, and other related topics. Youโ€™ll have an opportunity to share your thoughts virtually or… Read More about Join TDLR’s Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit on Dec. 15

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 60, Subchapter K, §60.501, §60.502, §60.504, §60.510, §60.514, and §60.516; adopted the repeal of existing rules at Subchapter K, §60.503, §60.512, §60.518, and §60.519; and adopted new rules at Subchapter K, §60.512, §60.517, §60.518, and §60.520,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 111, Subchapter A, §111.2; Subchapter D, §111.30 and §111.35; Subchapter E, §§111.40 – 111.42, §111.45, and §111.47; Subchapter F, §111.51, §111.52, §111.54, and §111.55; Subchapter H, §111.70; Subchapter I, §§111.80 – 111.82, §111.85, and §111.87; Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 140, Subchapter A, §140.1 and §140.2, regarding the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo program. The adopted new rules establish the Lottery Advisory Committee and the Bingo Advisory Committee, including their membership, appointment procedures, terms, and meeting requirements. The adoption… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

Posted in: Court Ordered Education Programs

TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring state examinations for licensure uphold stringent standards and are continually up to date by referencing current rules… Read More about TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 63, Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

TDLR Removes Hold For Manufacturers โ€“ Read More

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

The department hold has been removed for those manufacturers whose compliance control manuals were certified under the previous code cycle and are in good standing with the department in all other respects, and the audits currently in progress have ceased.  All certified manufacturers must provide the department with all documents in the manufacturer’s design package,… Read More about TDLR Removes Hold For Manufacturers โ€“ Read More

Join TDLRโ€™s Barbering & Cosmetology Summit on Nov. 3

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

Join TDLR On Nov. 3, Either Virtually Or In Person, For The Barbering & Cosmetology Summit Make plans to join us online or in person in Austin on Monday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, for the BAC Summit, where we’ll discuss licensing examinations, curriculum and other related topics. You’ll have an opportunity to… Read More about Join TDLRโ€™s Barbering & Cosmetology Summit on Nov. 3

TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ October 2025 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Articles in the October 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: New Laser Hair Removal Rules Texas DSHS Proposed Rules Relating to Vision, Hearing and Spinal Screenings Now Open For Comment Proposed Rule Changes Will Affect Texas SLP Assistants and Supervisors Expert Witnesses Needed In Several Programs