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Elimination of Architectural Barriers Informational Videos

Posted in: Architectural Barriers

The Elimination of Architectural Barriers program is continuing with their series of informational videos to assist the public. The newest of these videos provides information regarding procedure requirements, per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68, for Registered Accessibility Specialists. In this video you will find the RAS standards of conduct, deadlines that must be met, and… Read More about Elimination of Architectural Barriers Informational Videos

Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Arkansas to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth

Posted in: Electricians, Uncategorized

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians to work in either state without obtaining an additional license or… Read More about Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Arkansas to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth

Join TDLR’s Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit on Dec. 15

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

Join TDLR on December 15 for the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit. Make plans to join us online or in person in Austin on Monday, December 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon where we’ll discuss important updates, certification document reviews, and other related topics. You’ll have an opportunity to share your thoughts virtually or… Read More about Join TDLR’s Texas Industrialized Building Code Council Summit on Dec. 15

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 60, Subchapter K, §60.501, §60.502, §60.504, §60.510, §60.514, and §60.516; adopted the repeal of existing rules at Subchapter K, §60.503, §60.512, §60.518, and §60.519; and adopted new rules at Subchapter K, §60.512, §60.517, §60.518, and §60.520,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 111, Subchapter A, §111.2; Subchapter D, §111.30 and §111.35; Subchapter E, §§111.40 – 111.42, §111.45, and §111.47; Subchapter F, §111.51, §111.52, §111.54, and §111.55; Subchapter H, §111.70; Subchapter I, §§111.80 – 111.82, §111.85, and §111.87; Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

Posted in: Court Ordered Education Programs

TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring state examinations for licensure uphold stringent standards and are continually up to date by referencing current rules… Read More about TDLR is seeking Court Ordered Program Subject Matter Experts

TDLR Removes Hold For Manufacturers – Read More

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

The department hold has been removed for those manufacturers whose compliance control manuals were certified under the previous code cycle and are in good standing with the department in all other respects, and the audits currently in progress have ceased.  All certified manufacturers must provide the department with all documents in the manufacturer’s design package,… Read More about TDLR Removes Hold For Manufacturers – Read More

Join TDLR’s Barbering & Cosmetology Summit on Nov. 3

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

Join TDLR On Nov. 3, Either Virtually Or In Person, For The Barbering & Cosmetology Summit Make plans to join us online or in person in Austin on Monday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, for the BAC Summit, where we’ll discuss licensing examinations, curriculum and other related topics. You’ll have an opportunity to… Read More about Join TDLR’s Barbering & Cosmetology Summit on Nov. 3

TDLR Health Monitor – October 2025 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Articles in the October 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: New Laser Hair Removal Rules Texas DSHS Proposed Rules Relating to Vision, Hearing and Spinal Screenings Now Open For Comment Proposed Rule Changes Will Affect Texas SLP Assistants and Supervisors Expert Witnesses Needed In Several Programs