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Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants July 21, 2025

Posted in: Combative Sports

Effective July 21, 2025, Combative Sports contestants will be able to renew and apply for an initial license online using the Online Licensing Services System. Applicants must first register as a new user before they can begin a renewal or initial application transaction. This online system will allow for quicker application processing times and the ability to make electronic… Read More about Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants July 21, 2025

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Combative Sports

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted an amendment to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 61, §61.43; and a new rule at §61.109, regarding the Combative Sports program. The adopted rules add regulations for the combative sport discipline of bare-knuckle boxing and correct a typographical error in the concentration… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Deregulation of Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, and Seconds

Posted in: Combative Sports

Effective September 1, 2021, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will no longer license Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, or Seconds. Texas House Bill 1560, passed during the 87th Regular Legislative Session (2021), removed the license requirement for these functions. All existing Event Coordinator, Matchmaker, and Second licenses expired on September 1, 2021…. Read More about Deregulation of Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, and Seconds