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Licensed Dietitians Encouraged to Learn More About NEW Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee

Posted in: Dietitians

Senate Bill 25, passed by the Texas Legislature in the 2025 regular session, requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt continuing education rules based on recommendations by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee.  Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed seven members to the new Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee in December 2025.   The… Read More about Licensed Dietitians Encouraged to Learn More About NEW Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee

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 โ€“ 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 weโ€™ll discuss important updates, certification document reviews, and other related topics. Youโ€™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

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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ Read More

Join TDLRโ€™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 TDLRโ€™s Barbering & Cosmetology Summit on Nov. 3

TDLR Health Monitor โ€“ 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

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