What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Implement Senate Bill (SB) 2443, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025), which allows the Department to deliver notices electronically, even in instances where the law currently requires notice by certified mail. This includes certain notices, pleadings, and orders related to contested cases.
• Allow license applicants and license holders to opt in to electronic delivery of contested case notices, pleadings, and orders, rather than receiving documents via postal mail.
• Allow the Department to electronically notify applicants and license holders if a payment has been dishonored.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on May 29, 2026. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Monica Nuñez, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until June 29, 2026.

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This requirement can be found in the Texas Admin Code Rule 70.50(a). The electronic form can be assessed here: Manufacturer’s Monthly Report (Excel format)

Reports must be submitted in the Department‑required format no later than the 10th day of the following month.

Each manufacturer is required to:

• Keep a copy of every monthly report for at least five years.
• Clearly identify any corrections to previously submitted reports, including what is being corrected and the original report’s month and date.
• Ensure that each report contains:
  • Serial or identification number of each unit
  • Decal or insignia number attached to each unit
  • Name and registration number of the industrialized builder, or the installation permit number of the purchaser
  • Date the decal or insignia was attached
  • The intended use of the completed structure (e.g., single‑family residence, school classroom, church, restaurant, equipment shelter, hazardous storage building). General terms such as “modular building” or “kiosk” may not be used.
  • Any additional information required by the Department
  • A declaration of zero units if no activity occurred during the reporting month
• Report the disposition of any units taken back into possession that were previously reported as shipped but not yet installed.

Enforcement Notice

Failure to submit the required monthly report by the deadline may result in the matter being referred to the Enforcement Division for further action.

The Department strongly encourages all manufacturers to review their internal reporting processes to ensure compliance. If you have questions or need assistance with reporting requirements, please contact the IHB Program at IHBTech@tdlr.texas.gov.

• To be compliant with Texas Administrative code 84. 84 (g): All Driver Education Providers who offer online, in-person, and parent taught courses must report student completion data to the department.
• Providers will only submit data electronically through the Online Licensing Services System. No faxes, emails, or paper copies will be accepted.

To help prepare the industry for this process, training material and live session dates will be released prior to August 17. More details will be released once they become available.

If you have questions about this process, please reach out to the Education & Examination Division.

What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Remove outdated provisions related to the “certified technician (legacy)” designation, which is no longer authorized under current law;

• Clarify the eligibility requirements for taking the certified technician examination;

• Update references to Texas Education Agency rules that were recently reorganized; and

• Update the adopted codes from the 2021 editions to the 2024 editions of the International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code, effective September 1, 2026.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on May 22, 2026. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Shamica Mason, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until June 22, 2026.

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If you are interested in becoming a SME, please complete the Examination Development Committee Application and send it in by June 8, 2026. Preferred qualifications include but are not limited to a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience in: Auctioneer Schooling and/or instruction, vehicle sales, charity, and estate sales. TDLR staff will review all eligible licensees and select the SMEs.

All SMEs receive training on their role and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The SMEs duties, at a minimum, include the following:

• Development of examination questions and answers.
• Referencing laws and rules,
• Reviewing or amending examination items for performance.
• Traveling to Austin to participate in the ERC process.

Our mission is to protect the citizens of Texas and the hard-working members of your profession. We cannot do that without your specialized knowledge of the complexities of the industry. Please consider becoming an ERC SME today.

Download our fillable application

Thank you,
Education & Examination Division 
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 

If you are interested in becoming a SME, please complete the Examination Development Committee Application and send it in by June 8, 2026. Preferred qualifications include but are not limited to, a minimum of two years of specialty experience in: food service inspections, vector control, swimming pool inspections, and septic system knowledge. TDLR staff will review all eligible licensees and select the SMEs.

All SMEs receive training on their role and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The SMEs duties, at a minimum, include the following:

• Development of examination questions and answers.
• Referencing laws and rules.
• Reviewing or amending examination items for performance.
• Traveling to Austin to participate in the ERC process.

Our mission is to protect the citizens of Texas and the hard-working members of your profession. We cannot do that without your specialized knowledge of the complexities of the industry. Please consider becoming an ERC SME today.

Click here to download our fillable application

Thank you,
Education & Examination Division 
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 

The TDLR rule related to lawful presence takes effect May 1, 2026. The documentation process itself has been in place since January 26, 2026.

What Students Should Know

Federal law requires that a person be lawfully present in the United States to be eligible for a professional or commercial license issued by a state. TDLR is verifying eligibility for occupational licensure based on lawful presence, as required by federal law. TDLR is not deciding a person’s immigration status. Some applicants may be asked to provide lawful presence documentation as part of the license application or renewal process. Not every applicant will be asked to provide documents.

If TDLR Requests Documents

If TDLR asks for documentation, applicants should follow the instructions provided, complete the required form, and submit acceptable supporting documents. The list of acceptable documents is available on TDLR’s Verification of Lawful Presence webpage. Applicants who do not have a Social Security number (SSN), are adding an SSN, or correcting an SSN must complete the required form and provide supporting documentation from the list of acceptable documents.

Important Reminders

Documentation is only required if TDLR asks for it. If documents are needed, applicants should submit a clear, legible copy or image, including by electronic upload or scanned submission. Please do not mail or send original documents to TDLR, as they will not be returned. All documents must be unexpired unless otherwise noted. The department may request additional documentation if needed to complete verification.

For additional information, forms, and a list of accepted documents, please visit TDLR’s Verification of Lawful Presence webpage.

Thank you for your assistance in ensuring students understand this information before beginning training.

The adoption justification was published in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2765) and is available online. The updated rule chapter will be available on the Secretary of State website upon its effective date of May 1, 2026.

What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Require first-time renewal applicants for hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licenses to complete 20 hours of continuing education;
• Remove the requirement that the Department Commission adopt rules with assistance from both the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisory Board and Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Advisory Board;
• Eliminate the exception that allowed renewal for licensees who did not meet continuing-education requirements within their first 24 months of licensure;
• Allow hearing instruments to be sold to a minor with a written statement signed by any licensed physician, not only one specializing in ear diseases;
• Remove language that would require the six-year terms of three members of the advisory board to expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year;
• Change the advisory board’s presiding officer’s term from one year to two years.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on May 8, 2026. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Monica Nuñez, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until June 8, 2026.

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What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Remove the definition of “Provisional Licensee,” since provisional licenses are no longer needed with the jurisprudence exam now always available.
• Eliminate the requirement for speech-language pathology assistant applicants to submit verification of 25 clinical observation hours and 25 clinical assisting hours.
• Require that if any of the required 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting necessary for speech-language pathology assistant license were completed during training, then verification of those hours must be provided to the assistant’s supervisor after the license is issued.
• Allow audiologist license applicants to qualify with a master’s degree in audiology awarded on or before December 31, 2007.
• Require an audiologist license applicant with the equivalent of a master’s degree in audiology from a foreign university awarded on or before December 31, 2007, to obtain an evaluation proving their degree is equivalent to one from an accredited U.S. program.
• Repeal the requirement that the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopt rules for selling hearing instruments with joint input from the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Advisory Board and the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisory Board.
• Remove language that would require the six-year terms of three members of the advisory board to expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
• Change the advisory board’s presiding officer’s term from one year to two years.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on May 8, 2026. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register.
2. Select html or pdf format for the “Current Issue” if the date shown is the date published, or under “Previous Issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.)
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules.”
4. Look for the heading “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” and click the subheading “Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.”

How and where can I submit comments and information on the proposed rule changes?

Comments and information on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online; by facsimile to (512) 475-3032; or by mail to Monica Nuñez, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

Any information that is submitted must include an explanation of how and why the submitted information is specific to the proposed rule changes. Please do not submit copyrighted, confidential, or proprietary information.

The Department will accept comments and information on the proposed rule changes until June 8, 2026.

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