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Posted on May 20, 2022
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Meets, Considers Interim Charges May 10 & 11, 2022 Last week, the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held two days of ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2018
Beginning May 1, 2018 the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will have new administrative rules in place for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The changes provide clarity to the existing ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2018
Earlier this year the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation made changes to the existing Electrician Licensing Penalties. These revisions were made after the February 20 th meeting this year. ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2018
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is interested in hearing feedback from their licensees. They will be holding Strategic Planning Sessions around the state for those who are interested in ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2017
Months after Hurricane Harvey, many communities are beginning to rebuild and gain back some normalcy. Since September, TDLR has temporarily suspended their inspections, but as the rebuilding ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2017
Are you a TDLR license holder? Have you been recently been contacted saying you owe money to TDLR due to a penalty? If you are a TDLR license holder please be aware of a phone scammer that could be ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2017
As the 2017 legislative session is in the rearview mirror, many of the laws passed have recently gone into effect. State agencies are tasked with proposing and adopting rules that implement the ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2017
In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Department of Insurance has published a list of 5 things to keep in mind as you repair and rebuild. Private insurance covering windstorm ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2017
On September 1, 2017 House Bill 1508 is making it mandatory for any educational program that requires students to have a TDLR license once they begin working to: (1) Make the students aware of how ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2017
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has updates regarding the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program (16 Texas Administrative Code, 75 §75.110). These amendments relate to ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2016
BEWARE: Cosmetologists and Barbers are being targeted by Scam Artists in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. There is a scammer out there posing as a TDLR employee convincing licencees they have fees owed or ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2015
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is adopting amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 85, §85.1003 and §85.711 regarding changes to Vehicle ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2015
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) adopts amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Subchapter C, §60.34; Subchapter K, §§60.500, ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2015
TDLR is propsing amendments to the Vehicle Towing and Booting Program rules (16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 86.10). The September 18, 2015 issue of Texas Register (40 TexReg 6279) published the ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2015
Texas Department of Licensing and REulation announced the passing of House Bill 930 during the 84th Legislative Session will affect Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers. Important changes and ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2015
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation has adopted amendments to existing rules regarding the Electricians program (16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73, §§73.51, 73.52 and ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2015
On June 5, 2015 in a Texas Department of Insurance Bulletin, the Commissioner of Insurance, David C. Mattax declared Harris County, Dallas County, Travis County, Fort Bend County, Tarrant County, ...
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Posted on May 27, 2015
In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s Proclamation of May 26th, 2015, TDLR is anticipating the needs of the people and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, flooding and severe storms affecting ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2015
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has adopted the rule review of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 75, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, effective March 13, 2015. The rule ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2014
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is currently conducting a review of the Cosmetology program to determine if the program needs any changes. This program is found in Title 16, ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2014
TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) has requested input from those interested and/or impacted by the Barbery rules in Texas. They are currently conducting a rule review to determine if ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2014
TDLR is conducting a review of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. Anyone licensed or interested in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in the state of Texas is encouraged to review the ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2014
TDLR has officially adopted proposed amendments to the Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. These new amendments will become effective August 15, 2014. You can read more about the ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2014
TDLR will be holding a tow inspection round-up for Dallas and surrounding counties today, Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. located at the City of Dallas parking lot, 100 South ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2014
TDLR is reviewing the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 87) for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. Those persons and businesses regulated by the Used ...
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