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TDLR to Allow Pre-Registration Education Hours for Initial Renewals

Posted in: Property Tax Consultants

Effective immediately, first-year Property Tax Consultants and first-year senior Property Tax Consultants can apply their pre-registration education credit hours in lieu of the continuing education requirement for their initial registration renewal. Any continuing education credit hours earned during the first year of licensure will be applied to the second registration renewal. There is no action… Read More about TDLR to Allow Pre-Registration Education Hours for Initial Renewals

Expiration of Temporary Suspension of Expedited Plan Review Fees for Equipment Located in Imelda-Affected Counties

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

In the wake of Tropical Storm Imelda in September 2019, TDLR began offering expedited alteration plan reviews without the usual expedited fees. Thanks to coordinated efforts between Texas building owners and TDLR-licensed Elevator Contractors, we were able to help ease the burden and ensure damaged or submerged equipment could be quickly assessed by a TDLR-licensed… Read More about Expiration of Temporary Suspension of Expedited Plan Review Fees for Equipment Located in Imelda-Affected Counties

Commission Votes to Delay Effective Date of 2020 NEC Requirement

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

On Tuesday, May 18, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation held an emergency meeting in response to an imminent threat to public health and safety. It has been found that compliance with Section 210.8(F) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) can interfere with the proper functioning of certain types of air conditioning and… Read More about Commission Votes to Delay Effective Date of 2020 NEC Requirement

Harassment of and Violence Toward Massage Therapists

Posted in: Massage Therapy

Dear Massage Therapy Licensee, We share your concern about recent and ongoing harassment of and violence toward massage therapists, including actions against Asian-American and Pacific Islander licensees. You should know that we and the staff of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation stand with you in denouncing the atmosphere that has normalized disrespect and… Read More about Harassment of and Violence Toward Massage Therapists

Satisfying Continuing Education Requirements for Property Tax Consultants

Posted in: Property Tax Consultants

Property Tax Consultants renewing their registrations on or after May 1, 2021, must complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved or recognized by TDLR. The continuing education hours must include the following: TDLR will recognize and accept an educational program or course related to property tax consulting services that is offered or sponsored… Read More about Satisfying Continuing Education Requirements for Property Tax Consultants

Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach Preparation Course Now Available

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach Preparation Course is again available in Texas. The course is offered by the Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in College Station. The course prepares the instructor candidate to conduct the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Riders Course (BRC) and to obtain… Read More about Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach Preparation Course Now Available

Governor’s Executive Order Regarding Masks and Business Capacity

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

The Governor’s Executive Order removes state-imposed restrictions on business capacity and masks. Effective Wednesday, March 10, there are no COVID-19 related operating limits for any business or other establishment. Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks over the nose and mouth wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person who… Read More about Governor’s Executive Order Regarding Masks and Business Capacity

Call for Subject Matter Experts

Posted in: Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

TDLR is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist our Enforcement Division with complaint case reviews. SMEs review complaint cases, generally involving standard of care issues, during the investigation stage of the enforcement process. We currently have a shortage of Behavior Analyst, Podiatrist, and Speech-Language Pathologist SMEs. If you are interested in becoming a SME,… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts

Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Now Required

Posted in: Podiatry

Effective January 1, 2021, the Texas Controlled Substances Act and TDLR rule 16 TAC § 130.59 require that prescriptions for controlled substances be issued electronically, except in limited circumstances. TDLR may issue a waiver from this requirement based upon demonstrated necessity. A waiver, if granted, may not exceed one year. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine… Read More about Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Now Required