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Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 130, Subchapter A, §130.1 and §130.2; Subchapter B, §§130.20, 130.23, 130.27, and 130.28; Subchapter C, §130.30 and §130.32; Subchapter D, §§130.40 – 130.42; Subchapter E, §§130.50, 130.51, 130.54, 130.55, and 130.57 – 130.59; Subchapter F, §130.60; and… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 96, Subchapter A, §§96.1, 96.10, and 96.14; Subchapter B, §§96.20 – 96.24, and 96.30; Subchapter C, §96.60; Subchapter D, §§96.70 – 96.72, and 96.74; Subchapter E, §96.80 and §96.83; Subchapter F, §96.90 and §96.91; and Subchapter G, §96.100, regarding… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 84, Subchapter A, §84.2 and §84.3; Subchapter C, §§84.40, 84.43, 84.44, 84.46; Subchapter D, §84.50; Subchapter E, §84.60 and §84.63; Subchapter G, §84.80; and Subchapter N, §84.600 and §84.601, and the Program Guides; new rules at Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

UL Solutions has issued a notification that certain LED illuminated bathroom mirrors bear an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada. The LED illuminated bathroom mirrors have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards, and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements. UL Solutions recommends… Read More about Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 112, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers. The proposed rules are necessary to update the current administrative rules and the continuing education (CE) requirements for hearing instrument fitter and dispenser apprentices, license holders, and CE providers. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

TDLR Health Monitor – October 2024 Edition

Articles in the October 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Texas Legislature Convenes In JanuaryFDA Authorizes First Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid SoftwareMultiple Rule Amendments AdoptedHealth Professions Word Scramble

TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

A recent and significant change to the ASTM D4814 standard places an undue burden on fuel providers and retailers in various locations across Texas. Due to the significance of this change and an inadequate time for fuel providers and retailers to prepare, TDLR will exercise enforcement discretion regarding the sale of gasoline or gasoline-ethanol blends… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

SHEARS Relaunch Date

SHEARS will relaunch on Monday, October 21, 2024, and all schools will have full access to SHEARS. Thank you for your patience over the past weeks. Schools will continue to report core hours under the core permit and specialty hours under the specialty permit until we implement improvements in November that will streamline the posting… Read More about SHEARS Relaunch Date