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In-Person CPR Course Waiver

Posted in: Podiatry

In response to COVID-19, podiatry applicants may now take a virtual CPR course in order to qualify for licensure. Applicants must still provide proof of successful course completion.

Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Applicants can apply for new licenses and renew licenses online. TDLR strongly encourages you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply or renew online. The process is secure and easy to use – and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access the online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Posted in: Orthotists and Prosthetists

Applicants can apply for new licenses and renew licenses online. TDLR strongly encourages you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply or renew online. The process is secure and easy to use – and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access the online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Palms Enrollment Training Video

Posted in: Massage Therapy

Effective September 1, 2020, all massage students enrolled in a licensed massage school are required to hold a student permit. PALMS is the portal that was created for massage schools to enroll, report hours and drop students. These training videos provide step by step instructions to report student hours, drop / withdraw students and change… Read More about Palms Enrollment Training Video

Continuing Education for Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

Posted in: Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TDLR is providing a clarification regarding the use of virtual instruction for continuing education of Water Well Driller and Pump Installer licensees. Continuing education providers are allowed to use a virtual delivery method to provide any approved continuing education course. After TDLR approves the initial course submission, no additional… Read More about Continuing Education for Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

Internet Live Activity CME is Allowed for Podiatrists

Posted in: Podiatry

The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), accrediting body for podiatric CME providers, has updated the CPME 720 – Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine (PDF), effective July 1, 2020.The CPME standards define Internet Live Activity as “an online continuing educational activity available at a certain time on a… Read More about Internet Live Activity CME is Allowed for Podiatrists

Rule Change Related to Accessible Parking Signage and Markings Effective August 1

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

Beginning Aug. 1, 2020, a new rule relating to markings and signage required for Accessible Parking Spaces goes into effect. Rule 68.104 (Texas Administrative Code) implements House Bill 3163, passed by the 86thTexas Legislature in 2019. The Elimination of Architectural Barriers (EAB) Advisory Committee recommended adoption of the rule during its June 15, 2020 meeting, and it… Read More about Rule Change Related to Accessible Parking Signage and Markings Effective August 1

TDLR Adopts Administrative Rules

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to the Elimination of Architectural Barriers program rules (16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68, §68.100; new rule §68.104). The adopted rules update a reference from the “Commission” to the “Department.” The adopted rules also implement necessary changes required by House Bill 3163, 86th Legislature, Regular Session (2019), which… Read More about TDLR Adopts Administrative Rules

Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement

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

House Bill 2059 requires certain health care practitioners to complete a Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved human trafficking prevention training course to renew their license. The bill also requires HHSC to post a list of approved courses on their website. Licensees are required to comply with the training requirements beginning September 1, 2020. For… Read More about Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement

86th Legislative Session Update

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement House Bill 2059 requires certain health care practitioners to complete a Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved human trafficking prevention training course to renew their license. The bill also requires HHSC to post a list of approved courses on their website. Licensees are required to comply… Read More about 86th Legislative Session Update