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TDLR is seeking Podiatrist Subject Matter Experts

Posted in: Podiatry

TDLR is seeking Podiatrist 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 Podiatrist Subject Matter Experts

Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Department recently received several Instructor applications that included unapproved Instructor Training Provider endorsements. Curriculum providers must approve anyone wanting to be an Instructor Training Provider (ITP) for their program. Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Requirements: Reporting Requirements Removing the Instructor Training Provider Endorsement If you have applied to add the ITP endorsement to your instructor… Read More about Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required

Fingerprint Information (Updated)

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Fingerprints provided for YOUR TDLR application shall be used to check criminal history records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in accordance with applicable statutes. NOTE: Do NOT schedule an appointment for fingerprinting until after you have filed your license application. All the information you need to schedule your fingerprint appointment will… Read More about Fingerprint Information (Updated)

Read The Newest TDLR Arc Flash

Posted in: Electricians

The Arc Flash keeps city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed about the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLR’s efforts to enforce the associated requirements.

Anti-Discrimination Policies

Posted in: Transportation and Delivery Network Companies

The law requires Transportation Network Companies to adopt a policy that prohibits drivers logged into their digital network from refusing to provide service to a passenger or potential passenger with a service animal and from discriminating against a passenger or potential passenger based on the passenger’s or potential passenger’s:

Changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers (UAPR) Program

Posted in: Used Auto Parts Recyclers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation voted on April 9, 2025, to adopt new rules affecting the UAPR program.  The rules go into effect on May 1, 2025. The rules impose certain requirements pertaining to catalytic converters in order to implement the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act (Senate Bill 224: 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023).  … Read More about Changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers (UAPR) Program

Scholarship/Internship Information for Massage Schools

Posted in: Massage Therapy

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

New Continuing Education Rules Adopted for Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispenser Program

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers

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

Posted in: Electricians

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