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Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 84, Driver Education and Safety. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 60, Subchapter K, §60.501, §60.502, §60.504, §60.510, §60.514, and §60.516; adopted the repeal of existing rules at Subchapter K, §60.503, §60.512, §60.518, and §60.519; and adopted new rules at Subchapter K, §60.512, §60.517, §60.518, and §60.520,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 111, Subchapter A, §111.2; Subchapter D, §111.30 and §111.35; Subchapter E, §§111.40 – 111.42, §111.45, and §111.47; Subchapter F, §111.51, §111.52, §111.54, and §111.55; Subchapter H, §111.70; Subchapter I, §§111.80 – 111.82, §111.85, and §111.87; Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 140, Subchapter A, §140.1 and §140.2, regarding the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo program. The adopted new rules establish the Lottery Advisory Committee and the Bingo Advisory Committee, including their membership, appointment procedures, terms, and meeting requirements. The adoption… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 63, Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

Posted in: Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposed rule (Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 37) relating to Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screenings is open for comments now through November 10th. These proposed changes include updates to audiometer requirements and the addition of an optional hearing screening method. Your valuable input helps shape policies that… Read More about Texas DSHS: Vision, Hearing & Spinal Rules Open for Comment

SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

Posted in: Driver Education and Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 296 of the 89th Legislative Session amended Article 45A.352 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which lays out guidelines that allow judges to require a defendant to successfully complete a driving safety course or a motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and… Read More about SB 296 Relating to a Driving Safety or a Motorcycle Operator Training Course Dismissal

HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, House Bill 4904 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session amended Chapter 662 of the Transportation Code to add Section 662.014: Limitation on Liability for Property Owners. This new section provides that: Property owners who allow motorcycle operation and safety instruction or instructor training courses on their property are not liable for… Read More about HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 60, Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis…. Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 118, Subchapter A, §§118.1-118.4; Subchapter B, §§118.10-118.14; Subchapter C, §§118.20-118.29; Subchapter D, §118.30; Subchapter E, §118.40; Subchapter F, §118.50 and §118.51; Subchapter G, §118.60 and §118.61; Subchapter H, §118.70; Subchapter I, §§118.80 and §118.81; and adopted the repeal… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules