The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Transportation Network Companies rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95 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 August 15, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules
House Bill 4215 was signed into law on May 28, 2025, with an effective date of September 1, 2025. HB 4215 creates a regulatory framework for Delivery Network Companies (DNC), requiring a license and authorizing TDLR to adopt rules establishing an administration fee. HB 4215 defines a DNC as a business entity that offers or… Read More about HB 4215-Delivery Network Companies Currently Operating in Texas May Continue Operations After September 1, 2025
The law requires Transportation Network Companies to adopt a policy that prohibits drivers logged into their digital network from refusing to provide service to a passenger or potential passenger with a service animal and from discriminating against a passenger or potential passenger based on the passenger’s or potential passenger’s:
This is a reminder that you must submit your report about your accessibility pilot program directly to the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Committee on Transportation no later than 75 days after your program ends. As a refresher: State law requires Transportation Network Companies (TNC) permitted with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to submit a report… Read More about Reminder – Accessibility Pilot Program Report Due
TDLR reminds all Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit holders to begin their accessibility pilot program no later than the 90th day after TDLR issued their TNC permit. TNC must submit a report demonstrating their compliance with this requirement no later than the 100th day after they begin a pilot program. Read the full requirements of… Read More about Accessibility Pilot Program
TDLR is now accepting applications for Transportation Network Company (TNC) permits. Apply online now (select “register as a new user”). TNCs that previously held a valid agreement with a Texas municipality and continued operating must apply on or before December 31, 2017. We recommend all applicants review the TNC Law and TNC Administrative Rules before applying.