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Texas Workforce Commission’s Youth Driver Education Funding Program

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Youth Driver Education Funding Program provides funding to help youth who were in foster care or who are homeless receive driver education so they can obtain driver licenses. The program pays the fees associated with meeting the requirements for becoming licensed drivers, including paying driver education schools for driver education… Read More about Texas Workforce Commission’s Youth Driver Education Funding Program

TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

Posted in: Used Auto Parts Recyclers

TDLR will host a virtual summit on August 22, 2024, to discuss possible rules to implement the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act (Senate Bill 224, 88th Legislature, Regular Session) and to address the larger issue of catalytic converter theft. The summit starts at 10 a.m. and a meeting of the UAPR Advisory Board will start immediately after the conclusion of… Read More about TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy – School Closure

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

TDLR has completed its review of student records for the Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy and created a Verification of Instruction letter based off those records. Students affected by the closure will use this letter instead of the required DE-964 certificate.   The following schools have offered to help displaced students:… Read More about Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy – School Closure

Driving Safety Providers: Changes to Certificate Ordering System and Driving Safety Student Data Uploads

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Beginning August 19, 2024, Driving Safety Providers will order driving safety certificate numbers and upload student completion data using the new Online Licensing System.  Providers will not be able to order driving safety certificate numbers between August 5, 2024, through August 18, 2024. Certificate Orders will not be processed at all during the transition phase. If you are… Read More about Driving Safety Providers: Changes to Certificate Ordering System and Driving Safety Student Data Uploads

New! Mandatory Training Required by the Executive Director

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

Registered Elevator Inspectors are now required to take a mandatory training to renew an inspector registration. This required training seminar is free, held virtually, and will cover content including: Please be on the lookout for the upcoming schedule to be published soon! Questions regarding this can be sent to Elevator@tdlr.texas.gov.

Industrialized Housing and Buildings – Adoption of New Code Editions

Posted in: Industrialized Housing and Buildings

Adoption of the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code The Texas Industrialized Building Code Council approved the adoption of later editions of the mandatory building codes at their meeting of November 16, 2023. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted the rules on May 21, 2024. The effective date of the… Read More about Industrialized Housing and Buildings – Adoption of New Code Editions

Emergency Suspension of Certain VSF Technical Requirements

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

Severe Weather Disaster Declaration, Spring 2024 To assist with the ongoing disaster recovery efforts in response to recent severe weather events and catastrophic loss or injury to property and life throughout Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily suspended all necessary statutes and rules related to the physical requirements for establishing a licensed Vehicle Storage Facility… Read More about Emergency Suspension of Certain VSF Technical Requirements

Information Relating to the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Driver Education and Driving Safety curriculums must include information about the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program no later than September 1, 2024. Driver Education and Driving Safety providers must update their curriculums and complete the Statement of Assurance Transaction (SOA) in the TDLR Online Licensing Services System to show that their course has been updated…. Read More about Information Relating to the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program