The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) 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:
- Create a new audit system to verify compliance with the continuing education requirements for renewal of a license in certain programs administered by TDLR;
- Allow a continuing education audit to occur after a license is renewed;
- Ensure that a continuing education audit does not delay the renewal of a license;
- Require a license holder to keep continuing education records for two years after the license is renewed;
- Provide a process for a license holder to complete deficient continuing education after being notified of the deficiency.
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 July 19, 2024. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:
- Click this link to the Texas Register;
- 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.);
- Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules”;
- 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 on the proposed rule changes?
Comments on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online. The Department will accept comments on the proposed rule changes until August 19, 2024.