State of Texas Eliminates Licensing and Regulation of Seven Occupations/Businesses
A new state law, Senate Bill 202, was recently passed by the Texas Legislature. The new law becomes effective September 1, 2015. State law will no longer require a license issued by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the following businesses and occupations:
- Rendering businesses
- Contact lens dispensers
- Opticians
- Bedding
- Tanning facilities
- Personal emergency response providers
- Bottled and vended water certificates of competency
On and after July 1, 2015, DSHS will not issue new licenses or renew expiring licenses for these programs.
To learn more about Senate Bill 202, please selecthttp://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Home.aspx and enter SB202 in the search field.
DSHS will soon be notifying license holders and interested parties directly of this change in Texas law. If you have questions, please contact us via e-mail atoptician@dshs.state.tx.us.
A new state law, Senate Bill 202, was recently passed by the Texas Legislature. The new law becomes effective September 1, 2015. State law will no longer require a license issued by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the following businesses and occupations:
- Rendering businesses
- Contact lens dispensers
- Opticians
- Bedding
- Tanning facilities
- Personal emergency response providers
- Bottled and vended water certificates of competency
On and after July 1, 2015, DSHS will not issue new licenses or renew expiring licenses for these programs.
To learn more about Senate Bill 202, please selecthttp://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Home.aspx and enter SB202 in the search field.
DSHS will soon be notifying license holders and interested parties directly of this change in Texas law. If you have questions, please contact us via e-mail atoptician@dshs.state.tx.us.
Elimination of Optician Registration Requirements Letter
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Title 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 140
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Last updated August 10, 2015
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