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Commission Approves Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a Certifying Entity for Behavior Analysis Licensure

Posted in: Behavior Analysts

On Friday, December 6, 2024, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation voted to approve the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a certifying entity for behavior analysis licensure under TOC 506.002 (2).  Starting December 6, 2024, Individuals holding a current Qualified Autism Services Practitioner Supervisor® (QASP-S®) certification may apply for an Assistant… Read More about Commission Approves Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board® (QABA®) as a Certifying Entity for Behavior Analysis Licensure

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Registration Now Available

Posted in: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Attention Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Providers: Effective immediately, all Electric Vehicle Supply Providers may now register their Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) on our website: Online Licensing Services – TDLR As a reminder, Providers must register all non-exempt devices no later than March 1, 2025. To determine… Read More about Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Registration Now Available

Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Podiatry, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Big changes are coming on 1/2/25 for our Health Professions-related licensees when it comes to reporting continuing education (CE) requirements: TDLR will no longer confirm your CE credits BEFORE you renew your license. Instead, you could be selected for a random audit of your hours once you’ve renewed, so be sure to keep your records… Read More about Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

Posted in: Electricians

UL Solutions has issued a notification that certain LED illuminated bathroom mirrors bear an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada. The LED illuminated bathroom mirrors have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards, and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements. UL Solutions recommends… Read More about Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

TDLR Health Monitor – October 2024 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 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Texas Legislature Convenes In JanuaryFDA Authorizes First Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid SoftwareMultiple Rule Amendments AdoptedHealth Professions Word Scramble

TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

A recent and significant change to the ASTM D4814 standard places an undue burden on fuel providers and retailers in various locations across Texas. Due to the significance of this change and an inadequate time for fuel providers and retailers to prepare, TDLR will exercise enforcement discretion regarding the sale of gasoline or gasoline-ethanol blends… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

SHEARS Relaunch Date

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology

SHEARS will relaunch on Monday, October 21, 2024, and all schools will have full access to SHEARS. Thank you for your patience over the past weeks. Schools will continue to report core hours under the core permit and specialty hours under the specialty permit until we implement improvements in November that will streamline the posting… Read More about SHEARS Relaunch Date

Instructor Course Exam Notice

Posted in: Court Ordered Education Programs

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is now administering the Court Ordered Instructor Training Course exam, formally known as the Instructor Workshop.  The course is a self-paced training course, and the applicant is responsible for studying the Department-provided course materials. Applicants seeking approval for a Court Ordered Instructor License must: Exam Information If you… Read More about Instructor Course Exam Notice

Driving Safety Provider Student Completion Upload

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

The Education & Examination Division would like to say THANK YOU to the Driving Safety Providers who have already began reporting student completion data in the new Online Licensing System. We wanted to share with you a few important reminders that will help avoid error codes: Questions/Concerns If you’ve gone through the training review guide… Read More about Driving Safety Provider Student Completion Upload