Category Archives: Regulation and Licensing

New rule addresses sand mining near San Jacinto River

Posted on April 20, 2022 by hroinb

A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rule went into effect earlier this year requiring registered sand mining operations within the San Jacinto River Watershed to adopt best management practices (BMPs) based on TCEQ recommendations. TCEQ received petitions for the … Continue reading →

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Barbering and cosmetology licensing statutes revised

Posted on February 9, 2022 by hroinb

Laws governing barbering and cosmetology licensing in Texas were revised last year during the regular session of the 87th Legislature. State lawmakers enacted the changes as part of a broader review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the Texas Department … Continue reading →

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More health-related licensing regulations waived for COVID-19 response

Posted on April 9, 2020 by hroinb

On April 5, Gov. Abbott announced more temporary waivers of regulations on health-related professional licenses to support Texas’ response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Waivers allow expanded alcohol delivery during COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on April 9, 2020 by hroinb

More Texas restaurants temporarily may sell alcohol with takeout food and may deliver alcohol directly to customers with food purchases, subject to certain restrictions, after recent waivers of certain requirements in response to hardships faced by the hospitality industry as … Continue reading →

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Governor, agencies waive some state licensing rules in response to COVID-19

Posted on March 27, 2020 by hroinb

On March 13, Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation declaring a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the imminent threat of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Anticipating the need for essential licensed workers to provide critical services, the governor … Continue reading →

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