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Starting August 1, 2026, BAC and MAS schools will have a new method of accessing school reports

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology, Massage Therapy

TDLR is partnering with PSI to introducing a new School Portal to access school reports. The school portal was created to enhance security pertaining to accessing reports and improvements to overall user experience.  Please review the information below to see what you can expect from the transition: * Please note that you will only have… Read More about Starting August 1, 2026, BAC and MAS schools will have a new method of accessing school reports

FCIC Investigation Leads to Lengthy Prison Sentences for Members of Organized Credit Card Skimming Ring

Posted in: Financial Crimes Intelligence Center

TYLER, TX – One year after uncovering a sophisticated credit card skimming operation that stole financial information from hundreds of North Texans, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (TX FCIC) and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announce that all three members of the criminal enterprise have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms. The investigation,… Read More about FCIC Investigation Leads to Lengthy Prison Sentences for Members of Organized Credit Card Skimming Ring

TDLR Statement Regarding Pending Litigation Against the Texas Lottery Commission

Posted in: General TDLR Notices

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) today issued the following statement regarding litigation related to the former Texas Lottery Commission: “The litigation concerns matters that predate the transfer of the Texas Lottery to TDLR. Because the Texas Lottery Commission was abolished and its duties were transferred to TDLR, Executive Director Courtney… Read More about TDLR Statement Regarding Pending Litigation Against the Texas Lottery Commission

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