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Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposed rule (Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 37) relating to Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screenings is open for comments now through November 10th. These proposed changes include updates to audiometer requirements and the addition of an optional hearing screening method. Your valuable input helps shape policies that… Read More about Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 296 of the 89th Legislative Session amended Article 45A.352 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which lays out guidelines that allow judges to require a defendant to successfully complete a driving safety course or a motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and… Read More about SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, House Bill 4904 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session amended Chapter 662 of the Transportation Code to add Section 662.014: Limitation on Liability for Property Owners. This new section provides that: Property owners who allow motorcycle operation and safety instruction or instructor training courses on their property are not liable for… Read More about HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 118, Subchapter A, §§118.1-118.4; Subchapter B, §§118.10-118.14; Subchapter C, §§118.20-118.29; Subchapter D, §118.30; Subchapter E, §118.40; Subchapter F, §118.50 and §118.51; Subchapter G, §118.60 and §118.61; Subchapter H, §118.70; Subchapter I, §§118.80 and §118.81; and adopted the repeal… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TDLR Seeking Residential Solar Retailers Stakeholder Work Group Members

Posted in: Residential Solar Retailers

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Residential Solar Retailers Stakeholder Work Group. The stakeholder work group will be composed of residential/commercial sales retailers, utility representatives, an electrical contractor and three consumer representatives. Four ex-officio member positions representing several state agencies will be appointed by TDLRโ€™s… Read More about TDLR Seeking Residential Solar Retailers Stakeholder Work Group Members

TDLR Mold Program Update

Posted in: Mold Assessors and Remediators

Legislation related to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators went into effect on September 1, 2025, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is working on implementation. The new law, Senate Bill (SB) 1255 (89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session), was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, and makes… Read More about TDLR Mold Program Update

Residential Solar Retail Sales Now Regulated By TDLR

Posted in: Electricians, Residential Solar Retailers

During the 2025 regular legislative session, Texas enacted the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act (RSRRA), found in Occupations Code, Chapter 1806.  Under the RSRRA, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has authority to regulate certain aspects of the sale and lease of residential solar energy systems, including most solar panels and solar shingles.  Exemptions… Read More about Residential Solar Retail Sales Now Regulated By TDLR

TABS Updates and Enhancements

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

TDLR is pleased to announce the following updates and upgrades to the Texas Architectural Barriers online System (TABS): Upload Documents Update Project Registration Update Download detailed information about the updates and how to use them.

Driver Education and Driving Safety Courses Must Include Information About Construction or Maintenance Work Zones, Starting on Sept. 1, 2026

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

SB 1366 was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The bill requires each driver education course or driving safety course completed on or after September 1, 2026, to include information from the bill about driving in construction or maintenance work zones. As TDLR continues to implement the revisions of SB 1366, we will continue… Read More about Driver Education and Driving Safety Courses Must Include Information About Construction or Maintenance Work Zones, Starting on Sept. 1, 2026

Driving Safety Providers Must Charge Students A Fee Before Enrolling Them

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

HB 3012 (89th Texas Legislature, regular session), revised the language in Texas Education Code 1001.352: This information can be found on the TDLR Driving Safety Provider webpage and in Texas Education Code 1001.352. It is the responsibility of the Driving Safety Provider to read and comply with Texas Administrative Code and Texas Education Code. If… Read More about Driving Safety Providers Must Charge Students A Fee Before Enrolling Them