House Bill 1560ย 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 eliminates barber and cosmetology instructor licenses no later than September 1, 2023. TDLR will provide advance notice of the date for transitioning instructors to new license types at… Read More about Notice to Instructors on Renewals
Individuals are no longer required to have instructor licenses to teach courses in licensed barber or cosmetology schools in Texas. Individuals teaching courses at a licensed barber or cosmetology school in Texas must have a TDLR barbering or cosmetology license in the specialty area they will be teaching. Individuals with a Class A Barber license… Read More about Teacher Training and Professional Development at Licensed Schools
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
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
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
In the wake of flooding and damage in South Texas due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, TDLR reminds all VSF owners and employees of the recent enactment of Senate Bill 860, 87thRegular Session. S.B. 860 amends current towing law relating to the exclusion of certain car haulers from the definition of a tow truck. S.B. 860 was… Read More about Tropical Storm Nicholas: Reminder to VSFs
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)
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
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
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.