The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation urges property owners to hire licensed electrical contractors who are specifically trained to work on wiring or equipment located within 20 feet of a body of water, including pools, lakes or beaches. Electrical […]
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Christmas and New Year’s drivers urged to move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles
If you see tow trucks and other emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road with their emergency lights activated, do you know what to do? Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least 20 miles per hour […]
TDLR seeks volunteers to serve on 16 advisory boards and committees
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation needs volunteers to serve on 16 advisory boards and committees to provide technical knowledge and industry expertise to the agency, which regulates 37 professions in Texas. “TDLR needs Texans who care about their […]
Headed out to the country for Dove Season? Keep an eye out for abandoned or deteriorated water wells
Texas hunters headed out for dove season are asked to watch for abandoned or deteriorated water wells, and to report any they find to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. With as many as 150,000 abandoned or deteriorated water […]
Texas Department Of Licensing & Regulation
Tow trucks, emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road? You must slow down or move over Motorists headed out for one last summer holiday should remember that state law requires them to slow down or move over when […]
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Increased Traffic on Texas Roads: Drivers Urged to Move Over or Slow Down For Tow Trucks and Other Emergency Vehicles
AUSTIN – As they travel Texas roadways during the Memorial Day weekend, motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks. Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least 20 […]
Nine Named To Newly Created Driver Training and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Nine people have been named to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s new Driver Training and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will provide input, advice and recommendations to TDLR about driver education and driving safety issues. Members […]
New laws affecting TDLR licensees take effect September 1
More than 30 new state laws that will affect more than 500,000 (TDLR) licensees will go into effect September 1, 2021. Some laws will take effect later. The laws were passed during the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. In […]
