Subject Matter Experts | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:38:09 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 Commission Adopts Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/07/02/commission-adopts-rules-5/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2283 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:46:25 +0000 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 from warning signs at laser hair removal facilities, remove the requirement for warning signs to include language about electromagnetic radiation hazards, clarify that all apprentice-in-training applicants must submit proof of completing a department-approved training program covering all topics in two sections, and correct a recurring grammatical error by changing references from “a LHR facility” to “an LHR facility.

The adoption justification was published in the June 26, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4188).  The updated rule chapter will be available in the Texas Administrative Code upon its effective date of July 1, 2026.

]]> Commission Adopts Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/07/02/commission-adopts-rules-4/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2282 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:22:45 +0000 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 approved accelerated journeyman electrician education program (“JEEP program”). The adopted rules address program eligibility requirements, participant on-the-job training credit and applicant examination eligibility, and make other clarifying changes to the existing rules.

The adoption justification was published in the June 26, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4177) and is available online. The updated rule chapter will be available in the Texas Administrative Code upon its effective date of July 1, 2026.

]]> Commission Adopts Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/07/02/commission-adopts-rules-3/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2281 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:15:40 +0000 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, §71.60; and Subchapter H, §§71.71, 71.72, 71.73, regarding the Residential Solar Retailers and Salespersons program.

The adopted new rules implement Senate Bill (SB) 1036, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025), which enacted Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1806, the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act (the Act). SB 1036 provides the Department with regulatory authority over residential solar transactions and requires salespersons and the companies that oversee them, known as solar retailers, to obtain registrations. SB 1036 went into effect on September 1, 2025.

The adoption justification was published in the June 26, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4167).  The updated rule chapter will be available in the Texas Administrative Code upon its effective date of July 1, 2026.

]]> Commission Adopts Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/07/01/commission-adopts-rules-2/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2278 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:51:42 +0000 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 B, §97.29 and §97.30; Subchapter C, §§97.40, 97.42, and 97.43; Subchapter D, §97.58 and §97.59; and Subchapter E, §97.71, regarding the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality program.

The adopted rules implement SB 246 and HB 4690 which amend state law regarding motor fuel quality and testing standards, stop-sale orders, and skimmer reporting requirements for service technicians.

The adoption justification was published in the June 26, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4184).  The updated rule chapter will be available in the Texas Administrative Code upon its effective date of July 1, 2026.

]]> Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/notice-of-intent-to-review-rules-11/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2275 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:33:46 +0000 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Property Tax Professionals rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 94 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 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Property Tax Professionals rules under Chapter 94 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

]]> TDLR Health Monitor – June 2026 Edition https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2026/06/23/tdlr-health-monitor-june-2026-edition/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2267 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:32:42 +0000 Articles in the June 2026 Edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:

  • Stakeholders Help Shape TDLR’s 2027-2031 Strategic Plan
  • New Licensing System (CORE)
  • Rule Updates and Commission Adoptions
  • Summer Heat Safety: The Essential Role of Athletic Trainers
  • Change to Podiatry Exam Reporting
]]> Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/2274/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2274 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:32:21 +0000 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74 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 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment rules under Chapter 74 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

]]> Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/notice-of-intent-to-review-rules-10/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2272 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:48 +0000 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Elimination of Architectural Barriers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68 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 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Elimination of Architectural Barriers rules under Chapter 68 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

]]> Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/notice-of-intent-to-review-rules-9/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2271 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:31 +0000 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 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Rules for Administrative Services under Chapter 55 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

]]> Notice of Intent to Review Rules https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/06/23/notice-of-intent-to-review-rules-8/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2270 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:14:37 +0000 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Registration of Property Tax Consultants rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 66 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 4017), as part of a combined notice with other rule chapters undergoing simultaneous review. The Department will determine whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist by answering the following questions for each rule:

  • Is it obsolete?
  • Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations?
  • Is it in alignment with the current procedures of the Department?

The Department encourages anyone interested in the Registration of Property Tax Consultants rules under Chapter 66 to review the Notice of Intent to Review and the current rules posted on the Texas Administrative Code website.

Comments may be submitted electronically on the Department’s website at https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/gcerules (select the appropriate rule chapter name for your comment).

Deadline to submit comments—July 20, 2026.

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