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Notice of Intent to Review Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Court-Ordered Education Programs rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 90 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Massage Therapy rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg 5346),… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

Thanks to legislation passed during the regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2025, ringside physicians treating contestants in combative sports competitions now have immunity from civil liability arising from actions performed within their scope of practice at a combative sports event. Senate Bill 842 clarifies that a ringside physician is immune from civil liability arising… Read More about New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

SB 1252: Changes to Residential Energy Backup System Regulations

The 89th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1252, relating to residential energy backup systems, effective September 1, 2025. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system installed at a residential property that is capable of providing no more than 50 kilowatts of electricity to the residence or has a storage capacity of no more… Read More about SB 1252: Changes to Residential Energy Backup System Regulations

HB 4215-Delivery Network Companies Currently Operating in Texas May Continue Operations After September 1, 2025

House Bill 4215 was signed into law on May 28, 2025, with an effective date of September 1, 2025. HB 4215 creates a regulatory framework for Delivery Network Companies (DNC), requiring a license and authorizing TDLR to adopt rules establishing an administration fee. HB 4215 defines a DNC as a business entity that offers or… Read More about HB 4215-Delivery Network Companies Currently Operating in Texas May Continue Operations After September 1, 2025

SB 1185 โ€“ Exemption of Sterilizers with Integrated Boilers from State Boiler Regulation

REFERENCE: SECTION 1.  Section 755.022(a), Texas Health and Safety Code This Technical Gram is to inform all stakeholders that Senate Bill 1185, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, amends Section 755.022(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code to exempt certain steam generators used in medical equipment and autoclaves from state boiler regulations. Effective September… Read More about SB 1185 โ€“ Exemption of Sterilizers with Integrated Boilers from State Boiler Regulation