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Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Examination

Posted in: Property Tax Consultants

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Property Tax Consultant Examination Review Committee (ERC). The ERC creates, updates, evaluates, and references exam content. Participation of knowledgeable SMEs will ensure the validity of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Exams. Participants must be willing to sign a… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Examination

Ending LPG Licensing at TDLR

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

Effective September 17, 2021, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is exempt from registration by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and we are no longer issuing Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) device registrations, or service company or technicians licenses for the LPG category. Companies and individuals are no longer required to register LPG devices or… Read More about Ending LPG Licensing at TDLR

HB 914: Designated Municipal Employees May Now Order Vehicles Towed if Parked Illegally or Abandoned

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

House Bill 914, enacted by the 87thLegislature, authorizes a designated municipal employee to request the towing and storage of vehicles that are either illegally parked or abandoned. Parking compliance officers are now authorized to order the towing and storage of vehicles from public right-of-ways, allowing police officers to focus on more serious public safety concerns…. Read More about HB 914: Designated Municipal Employees May Now Order Vehicles Towed if Parked Illegally or Abandoned

Residential Service Companies (Home Warranties)

Posted in: Service Contract Providers

Oversight of the Residential Service Companies (Home Warranties) (RSC) program was transferred to TDLR from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) on September 1, 2021. Residential Service Companies are licensed to provide consumers with contracts also known as Home Warranties. Residential service contracts cover the cost of replacing or repairing damage to large home appliances or residential electrical, plumbing,… Read More about Residential Service Companies (Home Warranties)

RSC Ombudsman Program

Posted in: Service Contract Providers

TDLR has an RSC Ombudsman to assist consumers with issues related to RSCs, including claim delays or denials, by providing an intermediary between the RSC and the consumer when the consumer needs assistance communicating with an RSC. If you have any questions or concerns related to an RSC or your residential service contract, please contact… Read More about RSC Ombudsman Program

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 98, ยงยง98.10, 98.20, 98.21, 98.22, 98.23, 98.26, 98.70, 98.100, 98.104, 98.106, 98.108, 98.110, 98.112, 98.114; and proposed new rule at ยง98.116, regarding the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program. The adopted rules address new requirements for… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TABS Updates and Enhancements

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

TDLR is pleased to announce the following updates and upgrades to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS):User Dashboard updatesProject Dashboard updates Download detailed information about the updates and how to use them.

New Provisions for Teaching Barbering & Cosmetology in Licensed Schools

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

ATTENTION Schools and Students: After September 1, 2021, you are not required to hold an instructor license to teach barbering or cosmetology in a licensed school. HB1560 eliminated the barber and cosmetology instructor licenses which allows licensed schools more flexibility in hiring teachers for barbering and cosmetology courses. A licensed school may only employ a… Read More about New Provisions for Teaching Barbering & Cosmetology in Licensed Schools

Notice to VSFs Accepting Property from a Self-Storage Facility

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

Senate Bill 1181, 87th Legislature, allows a self-storage facility to forego its lien on a vehicle, trailer, boat, or boat motor and transfer the property to a licensed vehicle storage facility (VSF), if there is a provision authorizing the transfer contained in the rental agreement between the lessor and the tenant. Licensed VSFs may, but… Read More about Notice to VSFs Accepting Property from a Self-Storage Facility