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June Practical Exam Session Added

Attention Athletic Trainer Students! A June Practical Exam Session has been added for June 30, 2019 at the Texas Health Sports Medicine Ben Hogan Center ONLY in Fort Worth. If you have submitted your documentation to TDLR to be made exam eligible, please contact PSI to schedule your appointment as soon as possible since there is limited availability.

Legacy File Conversion Notification

All EABPRJ projects (Legacy projects) are converting to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS), which will eliminate paper files. The Legacy projects will keep their existing EABPRJ project numbers after conversion and must follow TABS rules and the 2018 RAS Procedures. Legacy uploads will open to RASs in TABS June 24, 2019– To complete shares,… Read More about Legacy File Conversion Notification

Safety Alert – Required Maintenance for Elevator Drum Brakes

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issues this safety alert to all building owners and elevator contractors regarding the need for routine elevator maintenance, particularly for elevators with drum brakes. The maintenance schedule for drum brakes is different from the maintenance schedule for more modern disc brakes. Failure to test, inspect, lubricate, or… Read More about Safety Alert – Required Maintenance for Elevator Drum Brakes

Tow Inspections Discontinued

Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is discontinuing periodic inspections of tow companies. Local jurisdictions have ordinances overseeing tow company and tow truck operations, and the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles also inspect tow trucks, depending on their size. Discontinuing these periodic, routine inspections will reduce… Read More about Tow Inspections Discontinued

Longview High School Athletic Trainers Receive TDLR Courage Under Pressure Award

Deirdre Scotter and Kristin Croley, athletic trainers at Longview High School, received the TDLR Courage Under Pressure Award during the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers meeting on Monday, Jan. 14. Scotter and Croley saved the life of cross-country coach Ken Jernigan after he collapsed at the end of practice on October 22, 2018. (watch the… Read More about Longview High School Athletic Trainers Receive TDLR Courage Under Pressure Award

Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service โ€“ Pool-Related Electrical Devices

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) hereby provides additional scope of work and service guidance to political subdivisions, residential appliance installer license (RAIL) holders, and related stakeholders regarding pool and spa work settings.  Holders of a RAIL license may: In addition, a residential appliance dealer or manufacturer, or a person authorized by a… Read More about Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service โ€“ Pool-Related Electrical Devices