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
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
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
Below are the revised guidelines created by the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas:
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
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
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
The following applications are now enabled for online submission as of January 18, 2021: In case you missed it, the Initial Apprentice-In-Training Laser Hair Removal application was enabled for online submission on August 2, 2020. Submitting an online application can cut your wait time by up to 75% compared to paper submissions. Don’t forget to… Read More about More Laser Applications Available Online
This is a reminder that you must submit your report about your accessibility pilot program directly to the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Committee on Transportation no later than 75 days after your program ends. As a refresher: State law requires Transportation Network Companies (TNC) permitted with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to submit a report… Read More about Reminder – Accessibility Pilot Program Report Due
In response to the ongoing COVID Pandemic, TDLR has waived the Clinical Skills Patient Encounter (CSPE) exam requirement for 2021 podiatry school graduates who apply for a temporary residency license in Texas. Temporary residency applicants must still take Part I and the written Part II examinations administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners…. Read More about TDLR Waives Part II CSPE Exam Requirements for Class of 2021 Residency License Applicants