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Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Charitable Bingo

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (department) proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 141, Charitable Bingo Operations. The department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Laser Hair Removal

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 118, Subchapter A, §118.3; Subchapter B, §118.12 and §118.13; Subchapter C, §§118.26, 118.28, and 118.29; Subchapter F, §118.50; and Subchapter H, §118.70, regarding the Laser Hair Removal program. The adopted amendments remove size and font-size requirements… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Electricians

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 73, §§73.10, 73.21, 73.26, 73.80, 73.110, and 73.111, and a new rule §73.112, regarding the Electricians program.  The adopted rules address a shortage of journeyman electricians by creating an accelerated licensure pathway for graduates of an… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Residential Solar Retailers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 71, Subchapter A, §§71.1, 71.2, 71.3, and 71.4; Subchapter C, §§71.20, 71.21, 71.22, 71.23, 71.24, and 71.25; Subchapter D, §§71.30, 71.31, and 71.32; Subchapter E, §§71.40, 71.41, 71.42, and 71.43; Subchapter F, §§71.50, 71.51, and 71.52; Subchapter G,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Motor Fuel Metering and Quality

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted the repeal of an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 97, Subchapter A, §97.1, new rules at Subchapter A, §97.1; Subchapter B, §97.32; Subchapter C, §97.44 and §97.45; and Subchapter D, §97.61, and amendments to existing rules at Subchapter A, §97.2 and §97.3; Subchapter… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Posted in: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Rules for Administrative Services located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 55 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 June 19, 2026 (51 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules