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Attorney General Issues Guidance Re: Barbershop, Cosmetology Salon, Nail Salon, Esthetician Salon, Massage Establishment and Laser Hair Establishments Closures

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

Yesterday, the Texas Attorney General’s Office released a guidance letter to address questions relating to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-18. Barbershops, cosmetology salons (including nail and esthetician), massage establishments, and laser hair establishments must remain closed until further notice. The Governor’s order overrides conflicting local and county orders.

TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

Pursuant to authority granted by the Governor, TDLR has suspended Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 5.7(a), of the Texas Administrative Code, and waived the requirements adopted in ASTM D4814. The waiver of all ASTM D4814 requirements, including Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standards for terminals and retailers, extends through June 15th at a minimum… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

Cosmetology Salons, Nail Salons, Estheticians, Mini-Salons, Barber Shops, Laser Hair Removal Establishments and Massage Therapy Establishments Remain Closed

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

Under Executive Order GA-18 issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on April 27, all cosmetology salons (including nail salons, estheticians, and mini-salons), barber shops, laser hair removal establishments and massage establishments shall continue to remain closed. Executive Order GA-18 overrides all local and county orders. Whether a salon or shop is a sole proprietorship or not, they… Read More about Cosmetology Salons, Nail Salons, Estheticians, Mini-Salons, Barber Shops, Laser Hair Removal Establishments and Massage Therapy Establishments Remain Closed

Changes to Laser Hair Removal Law(s)

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

House Bill 2847 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401, Sections 501-522, relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license. House Bill 2847 and the changes to Chapter 401, Sections 501-522… Read More about Changes to Laser Hair Removal Law(s)

Owner or Owner Designee May Electronically Sign Proof of Inspection Form on the Day of the Inspection

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our Registered Accessibility Specialists (RASs), building owners and their representatives, the Department will allow the owner or owner designee that accompanied the RAS on the inspection to electronically sign the Proof of Inspection form on the day of the inspection rather… Read More about Owner or Owner Designee May Electronically Sign Proof of Inspection Form on the Day of the Inspection

Updates to Dyslexia Therapy Law(s)

Posted in: Dyslexia Therapy

House Bill 125 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 403, relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.  House Bill 125 and the changes to Chapter 403 became effective September 1, 2019. TDLR encourages all persons interested in the Dyslexia Therapy program to review the updated Occupations… Read More about Updates to Dyslexia Therapy Law(s)

Changes to Licensed Breeder Law

Posted in: Licensed Breeders

Senate Bill 1531, passed by the 86th Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 802, relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person’s criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.  Senate Bill 1531 and the changes to Chapter 802 became effective September 1, 2019. TDLR encourages all persons… Read More about Changes to Licensed Breeder Law

Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

To help combat the spread of Coronavirus, TDLR requested and received authority from Governor Greg Abbott to suspend certain regulatory requirements, to the extent necessary, to allow licensees of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist program to provide more services to clients through telehealth and to ease other licensing restrictions. These suspensions are in effect until… Read More about Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

To help combat the spread of Coronavirus, TDLR requested and received authority from Governor Greg Abbott to suspend certain regulatory requirements, to the extent necessary, to allow licensees of the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers program to provide more services to clients through telehealth and to ease other licensing restrictions. These suspensions are in effect… Read More about Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Dyslexia Therapy Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted in: Dyslexia Therapy

To help combat the spread of Coronavirus, TDLR requested and received authority from Governor Greg Abbott to suspend certain regulatory requirements, to the extent necessary, to allow licensees of the Dyslexia Practitioners and Dyslexia Therapists program to provide more services to clients through telehealth and to ease other licensing restrictions. These suspensions are in effect… Read More about Governor Approves Regulatory Suspensions to Facilitate Services to Dyslexia Therapy Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic