Scholarships A licensed massage school may offer scholarships to prospective students to reduce the cost of attendance. A scholarship may be provided at the time of enrollment and cannot include conditions or a commitment to perform massage therapy or other massage therapy services. Scholarships may be based upon need, academics, or other qualifying criteria set… Read More about Scholarship/Internship Information for Massage Schools
On April 9, 2025, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispenser rules that go into effect May 15, 2025. The following changes were made to the program: New definitions were created for online, in-person, and virtual courses. The department will no longer approve Continuing Education Courses (CE). A… Read More about New Continuing Education Rules Adopted for Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispenser Program
TDLR is seeking Electrician 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 Electrician Subject Matter Experts
Articles in the April 2025 edition of the Mold Monitor include:
TDLR has posted updates to the variance application and special registration form. These forms include detailed instructions on how to complete the forms. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 68.12(d) requires that TDLR forms must be completed in full to be accepted and be accompanied by payment. Any incomplete forms or forms received without payment will be rejected and mailed back to… Read More about Updates to The Variance Application and Special Registration Form
Student Enrollment All massage therapy schools in Texas are required to provide prospective students with information regarding the content of a massage therapy course of instruction including but not limited to: After providing this information to the prospective student, the school is required to give the prospective student a reasonable amount of time to review… Read More about Enrollment Guidance for Massage Therapy Schools
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced several recalls over the past several years for certain brands of gas-fired boilers for potential carbon monoxide poisoning issues. Please check the CPSC website for additional information. Here are recalls you should be aware of:
Thank you for sharing your suggestions and providing valuable feedback regarding the SHEARS updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding while the student enrollment and hours reporting processes were updated. Our IT Team is aware that there is an issue regarding the total hours being displayed for students in SHEARS in the drop and the… Read More about Attention Schools
TDLR is excited to add the ability for Registered Accessibility Specialists to renew a license online! Licenses are eligible to be renewed 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. Credit card payments are the only method of payment currently accepted. If you do not have a credit card, a prepaid Visa gift card… Read More about Registered Accessibility Specialists Renewals Online
Articles in the January 2025 edition of TDLR on the Level include: