In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s Proclamation of May 26th, 2015, TDLR is anticipating the needs of the people and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, flooding and severe storms affecting Archer, Bastrop, Blanco, Bosque, Bowie, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Collin, Comal, Cooke, Denton, Dewitt, Eastland, Fannin, Gaines, Garza, Grayson, Grimes, Guadalupe, Harris, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Johnson, Kendall, Montague, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Parker, Red River, San Jacinto, Smith, Van Zandt, Walker, Wichita, Williamson, Wilson, Wise and Zavala counties.
TDLR is committed to helping our fellow Texans recover as quickly as possible.
During the disaster proclamation period, TDLR is providing fast-track services for individuals, facilities, and businesses located in the affected areas:
- Fast-track license replacements and renewals for eligible individuals, facilities, and businesses, including air conditioning contractors, electricians, tow truck drivers, and vehicle storage facilities;
- Late fees waived for license renewals and fees waived for lost/replacement licenses for eligible licensees in the affected areas;
- Continuing education (CE) requirements waived for current renewal periods for eligible licensees in the affected areas
- 3-year grace period for expired licenses.
PLEASE NOTE:
- FAST-TRACK SERVICES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO TDLR LICENSEES RESIDING IN THE AREAS AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNOR’S MAY 26, 2015 PROCLAMATION.
- FAST-TRACK SERVICES, INCLUDING LATE FEE AND CE WAIVERS, ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO LICENSEES WITH LICENSES EXPIRING DURING THE DISASTER PROCLAMATION PERIOD (MAY 4, 2015 – JUNE 10, 2015).
IF YOU WANT TO HELP
If you wish to offer assistance to those in the affected areas, or if you are a disaster victim needing assistance, please call the American Red Cross Statewide Hotline at 877-500-8645.or visit redcrossdallas.blogspot.com.
HOW TO CONTACT TDLR
- Email TDLR at: recovery@tdlr.texas.gov if you have been affected by a natural disaster and need assistance with TDLR license renewal, continuing education, or lost/replacement licenses.PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER IF AVAILABLE.
- Phone: 1-800-803-9202 and tell our Customer Service representative “I was affected by the recent severe weather / tornadoes / flooding in Texas.”
ONLINE RESOURCES
- License renewals
- Update your contact information
- Sign up for email updates on TDLR’s disaster assistance and recovery efforts
- TDLR Disaster Assistance And Recovery web page
- Facebook and Twitter for licensees and TDLR to share information
REBUILDING AND RECOVERY
To support the citizens of the affected areas in rebuilding their homes and businesses, during the disaster proclamation period TDLR will fast-track all state-required plan reviews and inspections for:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by the recent whether and flooding. If you are a licensed professional regulated by TDLR and your business has been impacted, hopefully the information above and link to TDLR are helpful.
The Law Offices of J Pete Laney 512-473-0404.