HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §403.152 from the Dyslexia Therapy statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Dyslexia Therapy program licensees are still… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §701.303 from the Dietitians statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Dietitian licensees are still required to obtain… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §1952.1051 from the Code Enforcement Officers statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Code Enforcement Officer program licensees… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Health and Safety Code §754.0174 from the Elevators / Escalators Safety statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Elevator Contractor… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 98, §§98.10, 98.20, 98.21, 98.22, 98.23, 98.26, 98.70, 98.100, 98.104, 98.106, 98.108, 98.110, 98.112, 98.114; and proposed new rule at §98.116, regarding the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program. The adopted rules address new requirements for… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
During the 87th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2106 (HB 2106), which transferred rulemaking authority regarding credit card skimmers from the Office of the Attorney General to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. To comply with HB 2106, the administrative rules for the Office of… Read More about Notice of Rule Transfer
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) provides this public notice that, at its regularly scheduled meeting held May 6, 2021, the Commission adopted amendments to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s (Department’s) Criminal Conviction Guidelines pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §53.025(a). The Criminal Conviction Guidelines are updated from the original guidelines published… Read More about Criminal Conviction Guidelines for Motorcycle Instructors and Schools
Effective January 1, 2021, the Texas Controlled Substances Act and TDLR rule 16 TAC § 130.59 require that prescriptions for controlled substances be issued electronically, except in limited circumstances. TDLR may issue a waiver from this requirement based upon demonstrated necessity. A waiver, if granted, may not exceed one year. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine… Read More about Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Now Required
Pursuant to authority granted by the Governor, TDLR has suspended Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 5.7(a), of the Texas Administrative Code, and waived the requirements adopted in ASTM D4814. The waiver of all ASTM D4814 requirements, including Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standards for terminals and retailers, extends through June 15th at a minimum… Read More about TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements
House Bill 2847 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401, Sections 501-522, relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license. House Bill 2847 and the changes to Chapter 401, Sections 501-522… Read More about Changes to Laser Hair Removal Law(s)