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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

Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

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

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposed rule (Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 37) relating to Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screenings is open for comments now through November 10th. These proposed changes include updates to audiometer requirements and the addition of an optional hearing screening method. Your valuable input helps shape policies that… Read More about Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 296 of the 89th Legislative Session amended Article 45A.352 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which lays out guidelines that allow judges to require a defendant to successfully complete a driving safety course or a motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and… Read More about SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, House Bill 4904 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session amended Chapter 662 of the Transportation Code to add Section 662.014: Limitation on Liability for Property Owners. This new section provides that: Property owners who allow motorcycle operation and safety instruction or instructor training courses on their property are not liable for… Read More about HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 118, Subchapter A, §§118.1-118.4; Subchapter B, §§118.10-118.14; Subchapter C, §§118.20-118.29; Subchapter D, §118.30; Subchapter E, §118.40; Subchapter F, §118.50 and §118.51; Subchapter G, §118.60 and §118.61; Subchapter H, §118.70; Subchapter I, §§118.80 and §118.81; and adopted the repeal… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules