What is going to happen to current Barber and Cosmetology instructor licenses? Will I be issued a different license? Current instructor licenses will remain valid until expiration. TDLR will discontinue issuing Barber and Cosmetology instructor licenses no later than September 1, 2023. At this time, no specific date has been identified. This change will occur… Read More about HB 1560 Update: Instructor Licensing
House Bill 1560 was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 15, 2021. Section 3 of the bill eliminates some barber and cosmetology license types and consolidates the existing barbering and cosmetology laws into one combined chapter โ Chapter 1603. Please sign up for email updates to receive the… Read More about Update on House Bill 1560
Notice to Health Care Practitioners of New Training Requirement House Bill 2059 requires certain health care practitioners to complete a Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) approved human trafficking prevention training course to renew their license. The bill also requires HHSC to post a list of approved courses on their website. Licensees are required to comply… Read More about 86th Legislative Session Update
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)
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)
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 personโs 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
This message is provided to notify you of changes to the Vehicle Towing and Booting law(s). House Bill 1140 passed by the 86thTexas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 2303, relating to fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; eliminating a fee; eliminating a minimum fee. House Bill 1140 and the… Read More about Updates to Tow Trucks, Operators and Vehicle Storage Facilities Law(s)
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)
Fifteen people have been named to TDLRโs new Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Workgroup. The statewide workgroup will provide input, advice and recommendations to TDLR and the Texas Department of Agriculture on the orderly transfer of the motor fuel quality and metering program. See the members of the new Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Workgroup…. Read More about 15 Named to New Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Workgroup
Senate Bill 2119 in the 86th Legislature transferred oversight of the Motor Fuels program from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to TDLR. TDLR and TDA have worked closely to make sure that the transfer of the Motor Fuels program goes as smoothly as possible for consumers and licensees. TDLR has temporarily delegated licensing of motor… Read More about Motor Fuels Program Moves from Department of Agriculture to TDLR