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Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

En Español (PDF) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) proposes the adoption of rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 131, Procedural Rules During Temporary Administration of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Board). What are the proposed rule changes? The proposed rule changes: When and where can I review the proposed rule changes? … Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

TDLR Withdraws Proposed Rule Changes

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation withdraws proposed amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 84, Subchapter A, §84.2 and §84.3; Subchapter C, §§84.40, 84.43, 84.44, 84.46; Subchapter D, §84.50; Subchapter E, §84.60 and §84.63; Subchapter G, §84.80; and Subchapter N, §84.600 and §84.601; new rules at Subchapter D, §84.51 and… Read More about TDLR Withdraws Proposed Rule Changes

Texas Workforce Commission’s Youth Driver Education Funding Program

The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Youth Driver Education Funding Program provides funding to help youth who were in foster care or who are homeless receive driver education so they can obtain driver licenses. The program pays the fees associated with meeting the requirements for becoming licensed drivers, including paying driver education schools for driver education… Read More about Texas Workforce Commission’s Youth Driver Education Funding Program

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 61, §61.10 and §61.110, regarding the Combative Sports program. The adopted amendments recognize slap fighting as a martial arts discipline. This formal recognition allows the Department to extend the licensure and bonding requirements in Texas Occupations Code,… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

TDLR will host a virtual summit on August 22, 2024, to discuss possible rules to implement the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act (Senate Bill 224, 88th Legislature, Regular Session) and to address the larger issue of catalytic converter theft. The summit starts at 10 a.m. and a meeting of the UAPR Advisory Board will start immediately after the conclusion of… Read More about TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 114, §§114.1, 114.70, and 114.90, regarding the Orthotists and Prosthetists program. The adopted amendments implement Senate Bill (SB) 490, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, which requires certain health care providers to provide itemized bills.  The adopted amendments also… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

En Español (PDF) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 60, Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. What are the proposed rule changes? The proposed rule changes: When and where can I review the proposed rule changes? The proposed rule changes will be published… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy – School Closure

TDLR has completed its review of student records for the Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy and created a Verification of Instruction letter based off those records. Students affected by the closure will use this letter instead of the required DE-964 certificate.   The following schools have offered to help displaced students:… Read More about Driving School of Mansfield and I Drive Driving Academy – School Closure