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Driving Safety Providers Must Charge Students A Fee Before Enrolling Them

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

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

Orthotists and Prosthetists: Itemized Billing Requirement Update

Posted in: Orthotists and Prosthetists

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

New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

Posted in: Combative Sports

Thanks to legislation passed during the regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2025, ringside physicians treating contestants in combative sports competitions now have immunity from civil liability arising from actions performed within their scope of practice at a combative sports event. Senate Bill 842 clarifies that a ringside physician is immune from civil liability arising… Read More about New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

SB 1252: Changes to Residential Energy Backup System Regulations

Posted in: Electricians

The 89th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1252, relating to residential energy backup systems, effective September 1, 2025. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system installed at a residential property that is capable of providing no more than 50 kilowatts of electricity to the residence or has a storage capacity of no more… Read More about SB 1252: Changes to Residential Energy Backup System Regulations

HB 4215-Delivery Network Companies Currently Operating in Texas May Continue Operations After September 1, 2025

Posted in: Transportation and Delivery Network Companies

House Bill 4215 was signed into law on May 28, 2025, with an effective date of September 1, 2025. HB 4215 creates a regulatory framework for Delivery Network Companies (DNC), requiring a license and authorizing TDLR to adopt rules establishing an administration fee. HB 4215 defines a DNC as a business entity that offers or… Read More about HB 4215-Delivery Network Companies Currently Operating in Texas May Continue Operations After September 1, 2025

SB 1185 โ€“ Exemption of Sterilizers with Integrated Boilers from State Boiler Regulation

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

REFERENCE: SECTION 1.  Section 755.022(a), Texas Health and Safety Code This Technical Gram is to inform all stakeholders that Senate Bill 1185, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, amends Section 755.022(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code to exempt certain steam generators used in medical equipment and autoclaves from state boiler regulations. Effective September… Read More about SB 1185 โ€“ Exemption of Sterilizers with Integrated Boilers from State Boiler Regulation

Action Required: Fingerprinting for License Renewal Starting August 1, 2025

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Dear Motorcycle instructor, All motorcycle instructors must submit fingerprints for a national criminal history record review in accordance with the Transportation Code, Chapter 662, Section 662.0063.  Beginning August 1, 2025, you must be fingerprinted successfully pass a criminal history background check. as part of your renewal requirement. The licensee is responsible for paying the fee… Read More about Action Required: Fingerprinting for License Renewal Starting August 1, 2025

Upcoming Training: DEE-964 & ADEE-1317 Certificate Guidance โ€“ Aug. 12

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

The Education and Examination Division is offering a live session with our staff so we can better inform our educational partners of various topics and issues that may arise. The next session will be on August 12, 2025, at 9am. The presentation is for driver education providers and instructors who fill out and issue the… Read More about Upcoming Training: DEE-964 & ADEE-1317 Certificate Guidance โ€“ Aug. 12

Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants

Posted in: Combative Sports

Combative Sports contestants can renew or apply for an initial license online using the Online Licensing Services System. Applicants must first register as a new user before they can begin a renewal or initial application transaction. This online system will allow for quicker application processing times and the ability to make electronic payments. After submitting a payment online, applicants will still… Read More about Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants