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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

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