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
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 TDLRโs… Read More about TDLR Seeking Residential Solar Retailers Stakeholder Work Group Members
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
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
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.
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
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
Attention Orthotists and Prosthetists.ย The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 216 during the 89th legislative session.ย The bill amends Health and Safety Code Chapter 185 as it relates to health care billing.ย ย The bill builds on the requirement from Senate Bill 490 requiring itemized billing from last session by including language about how the bill… Read More about Orthotists and Prosthetists: Itemized Billing Requirement Update
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Podiatric Medicine Program rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 130 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Responsible Pet Owners rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 92 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules