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TDLR Health Monitor – June 2025 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Articles in the June 2025 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Legislative Session Recap Rule Amendments For Multiple Professions Proposed And Adopted Recently HHSC Revises Human Trafficking Prevention Training Standards TDLR Begins Process To Acquire New Licensing Database System Changes to Temporary License Eligibility For Athletic Trainers Podiatry Radiation Tech Registration Update… Read More about TDLR Health Monitor – June 2025 Edition

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Athletic Trainers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 110, §§110.24, 110.30, and 110.70, regarding the Athletic Trainers program. The adopted rules amend the license renewal process to add an affirmation by the licensee that all services provided will be directed by a qualified health… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Commission Readopts Rules (Rule Review)

Posted in: Athletic Trainers

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation readopted the rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 110, Athletic Trainers, as a result of the required four-year rule review. The readoption notice was published in the May 16, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2985).

Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Code Enforcement Officers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Podiatry, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Big changes are coming on 1/2/25 for our Health Professions-related licensees when it comes to reporting continuing education (CE) requirements: TDLR will no longer confirm your CE credits BEFORE you renew your license. Instead, you could be selected for a random audit of your hours once you’ve renewed, so be sure to keep your records… Read More about Keep Your CE Records Current – You Could Be Selected For A Random Audit

TDLR Health Monitor – October 2024 Edition

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapy, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatry, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Articles in the October 2024 edition of The Health Monitor include updates on: 89th Texas Legislature Convenes In JanuaryFDA Authorizes First Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid SoftwareMultiple Rule Amendments AdoptedHealth Professions Word Scramble

Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

Posted in: Athletic Trainers

We’ve heard from several licensees that they’ve received marketing phone calls from someone saying they’d gotten the licensee’s contact information from TDLR. Although we are required to release basic information about our licensees (name, license number and license status), we do not release personal emails or phone numbers. Combining information from various marketing and financial… Read More about Athletic Trainers Licensees Receiving Marketing Calls

Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders

Posted in: Athletic Trainers, Behavior Analysts, Dietitians, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Laser Hair Removal, Midwives, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Applicants can apply for new licenses and renew licenses online. TDLR strongly encourages you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply or renew online. The process is secure and easy to use – and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID-19. Access the online… Read More about Notice to prospective licensees, current licensees renewing their licenses, and stakeholders