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Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Press Releases

21 Press Releases
  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

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

    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 …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

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

    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 …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

    TDLR Statement Regarding Pending Litigation Against the Texas Lottery Commission

    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 …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 00:05 GMT

    Commission Adopts Rules

    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 …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Boilers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 65 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Combative Sports rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 61 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Auctioneers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 67 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Barbers and Cosmetologists rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 87 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Notice of Intent to Review Rules

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 75 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    TDLR Health Monitor – June 2026 Edition

    Site Navigation click to expand Articles in the June 2026 Edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: Stakeholders Help Shape TDLR’s 2027-2031 Strategic Plan New Licensing System (CORE) Rule Updates and Commission Adoptions Summer Heat Safety: The …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

    SB 1366 Information Relating to Operating Vehicles in Construction or Maintenance Work Zones

    Construction work zone safety is a growing issue as there were approximately 27,900 crashes and 215 fatalities in construction work zones on Texas roads in 2024 and approximately 26,3000 crashes and 192 fatalities in construction work zones in 2023. SB …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

    Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 121, Behavior Analyst. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

    Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Ohio to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Ohio Industry Licensing Board as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

    TDLR is seeking Mold Assessors and Remediators Subject Matter Experts

    TDLR is seeking Mold Assessors and Remediators Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

    Late Inspection Fees Begin June 15, 2026

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will implement Late Inspection Fees for overdue boiler inspections beginning June 15, 2026. These fees are in accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 65 – see §65.61, Inspection of All …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 14:47 GMT

    Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

    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. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, …

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  • Published on May 15, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

    Important Reminder to All Manufacturers: Monthly Reporting Requirements

    Manufacturers must submit a monthly report for every industrialized house, building, module, or modular component constructed during the month for which a decal or insignia was attached. This requirement can be found in the Texas Admin Code Rule 70.50(a). …

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  • Published on May 12, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

    Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 75, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect …

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  • Published on May 12, 2026 - 18:57 GMT

    TDLR is Seeking Auctioneer Subject Matter Experts

    TDLR is seeking Auctioneer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring …

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