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TDLR Electrical Licensees Urged to Use Care in Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment

Posted in: Electricians

After recent flooding in many areas of Texas, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reminds electrical contractors and their employees to carefully evaluate electrical equipment that may have been damaged by water. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has prepared a guide to use when evaluating possible damage and TDLR urges you to take the time to… Read More about TDLR Electrical Licensees Urged to Use Care in Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment

Statement Regarding Cloud Seeding Operations In Karnes County On July 2, 2025

Posted in: Weather Modification

The sheer destruction caused by this unprecedented tragedy is heartbreaking. As Texans, our hearts go out to our neighbors who are suffering, and we will do whatever we can to help lessen their burden. Cloud seeding operations in Texas only target small to moderate, isolated convective clouds that can enhance beneficial rainfall. To protect public… Read More about Statement Regarding Cloud Seeding Operations In Karnes County On July 2, 2025

TDLR Assesses $381,400 Administrative Penalty and Issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Jubilee at Texas Parkway

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) and assessed an administrative penalty of $381,400 to the Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, for operating outside of the standards and codes required for elevators in Texas. Read the full press release.

TDLR Health Monitor – June 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 June 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Legislative Session Recap Rule Amendments For Multiple Professions Proposed And Adopted Recently HHSC Revises Human Trafficking Prevention Training Standards TDLR Begins Process To Acquire New Licensing Database System Changes to Temporary License Eligibility For Athletic Trainers Podiatry Radiation Tech Registration Update… Read More about TDLR Health Monitor – June 2025 Edition

New Continuing Education Requirements Effective September 1, 2025

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

Dear Barber and Cosmetology Licensees, New continuing education requirements go into effect on September 1, 2025. Please note changes to the continuing education (CE) requirements for all licensees. Starting on September 1, 2025, all Barber and Cosmetology licensees who have been licensed for fewer than 15 years must complete 4 hours of CE when they… Read More about New Continuing Education Requirements Effective September 1, 2025

Mandatory Virtual Inspector Training Seminar Scheduled For Numerous Dates in July

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator Safety Program will conduct a mandatory, virtual Inspector Training Seminar for all Texas licensed elevator inspectors. The department will offer numerous times and dates throughout July, but inspectors only need to attend one session. The training will offer valuable insight into elevator code requirements and standardized… Read More about Mandatory Virtual Inspector Training Seminar Scheduled For Numerous Dates in July

Court-Ordered Education Program: Annual Report Process Change

Posted in: Court Ordered Education Programs

Effective June 9, 2025, the department will no longer accept annual reports by fax, email, or mail If you offer more than one course, you must submit a separate annual report for each course. If you have already submitted the annual report for this year, you must resubmit the report using the Online Licensing Services… Read More about Court-Ordered Education Program: Annual Report Process Change

TDLR is seeking Podiatrist Subject Matter Experts

Posted in: Podiatry

TDLR is seeking Podiatrist 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 materials. If you… Read More about TDLR is seeking Podiatrist Subject Matter Experts

Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Department recently received several Instructor applications that included unapproved Instructor Training Provider endorsements. Curriculum providers must approve anyone wanting to be an Instructor Training Provider (ITP) for their program. Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Requirements: Reporting Requirements Removing the Instructor Training Provider Endorsement If you have applied to add the ITP endorsement to your instructor… Read More about Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required