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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

TOW/VSF Can Now Charge Consumers Credit Card Surcharge

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

Effective immediately licensees in the TOW/VSF program may charge consumers a credit card surcharge for those paying TOW/VSF costs with a credit card. This surcharge, also known as a credit card swipe fee, may not exceed the amount or percentage charged by a credit card issuer to use the card. The Department will provide additional… Read More about TOW/VSF Can Now Charge Consumers Credit Card Surcharge

Notice to Auction Schools

Posted in: Auctioneers

In light of current health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will recognize courses from licensed Auction Schools taught via distance learning to satisfy the licensing requirements in 67.20. Schools using technologies such as videos, electronic learning, virtual learning, and other practices to deliver the… Read More about Notice to Auction Schools

TDLR Recognizes CPR Grace Periods for Midwives

Posted in: Midwives

For licensed midwives, TDLR will recognize any grace period recommended in response to the COVID-19 crisis by an entity providing certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or neonatal resuscitation.

Clarification on Continuation of Telehealth Services for the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Program

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

TDLR’s statute and rule suspensions, which allow speech-language pathology (SLP) interns and SLP assistants to provide services and receive supervision through telehealth, were approved pursuant to Governor Abbott’s Disaster Declaration, which was issued on March 13, 2020. (See TDLR announcement on April 9, 2020, regarding the granted suspensions). These suspensions continue in effect until terminated by… Read More about Clarification on Continuation of Telehealth Services for the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Program

COVID-19 Update: Required Grades for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The COVID-19 pandemic caused universities to close their campuses and switch to online classes and led many universities to adopt a pass/fail grading policy for the 2020 spring semester. Current Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists program rules, 16 TAC §111.50(a)(2) and §111.50(b)(1)(A), require applicants for a speech-language pathology assistant license to have earned at least 24… Read More about COVID-19 Update: Required Grades for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License