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Criminal Conviction Guidelines for Motorcycle Instructors and Schools

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

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 Regulationā€™s (Departmentā€™s) Criminal Conviction Guidelines pursuant to Texas Occupations Code Ā§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

Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Now Required

Posted in: Podiatry

Effective January 1, 2021, the Texas Controlled Substances Act and TDLR rule 16 TAC Ā§ 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

TDLR Temporarily Waives ASTM Requirements

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

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

Changes to Laser Hair Removal Law(s)

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

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)

Updates to Dyslexia Therapy Law(s)

Posted in: Dyslexia Therapy

House Bill 125 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 403, relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.  House Bill 125 and the changes to Chapter 403 became effective September 1, 2019. TDLR encourages all persons interested in the Dyslexia Therapy program to review the updated Occupations… Read More about Updates to Dyslexia Therapy Law(s)

Changes to Licensed Breeder Law

Posted in: Licensed Breeders

Senate Bill 1531, passed by the 86th Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 802, relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a personā€™s criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.  Senate Bill 1531 and the changes to Chapter 802 became effective September 1, 2019. TDLR encourages all persons… Read More about Changes to Licensed Breeder Law

Updates to Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s)

Posted in: Used Auto Parts Recyclers

This message is provided to notify you of changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s). House Bill 2847 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 2309, 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… Read More about Updates to Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s)

Guidance Statement on TDI Rules Related to ā€œSurpriseā€ or ā€œBalance Billingā€

Posted in: Orthotists and Prosthetists

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has adopted emergency rules interpreting Senate Bill (SB) 1264ā€™s prohibitions related to ā€œsurprise billingā€ (or ā€œbalance billingā€). This Guidance Statement is intended to provide clear information concerning SB 1264 to Texas patients, clients, and health care providers under the regulatory authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)…. Read More about Guidance Statement on TDI Rules Related to ā€œSurpriseā€ or ā€œBalance Billingā€

Inspection Information for Owners and Practitioners-in-Charge of Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities

Posted in: Orthotists and Prosthetists

Rules reviewed by the Orthotists and Prosthetists Advisory Board and approved by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation require that Orthotic and Prosthetic facilities be inspected once every two years. Inspectors from TDLRā€™s Field Operations Division will perform unscheduled inspections during your regular business hours beginning in March 2017. Inspectors will check that your… Read More about Inspection Information for Owners and Practitioners-in-Charge of Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities