8630 Supp 3 - BP TDLR Task Requirements
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Elimination of
Architectural Barriers
All Local Park Grant projects are required to comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Elimination of
Architectural Barriers Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 469 and Texas Occupations Code,
Chapter 51.
To ensure compliance with these regulations, TPWD requires all funded applicants to register their
project with the TDLR and submit their construction plans to a Registered Accessibility Specialist
(RAS) for review. Once construction is complete, the RAS will conduct a site visit and file an
inspection report.
To learn more about the TDLR registration process, please visit:
Elimination of Architectural Barriers website
From this link, sponsors will be able to:
• Review and download the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
• Register/Search Projects and Licenses
• Search for Registered Accessibility Specialists
• Find Forms, FAQs, Rules, Laws, and Memos
Any questions related to processing and fees, please contact TDLR directly at:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
920 Colorado
Austin, Texas 78701 (see a map)
Lobby walk-in hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Mailing Address:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78711
Telephone: (512) 463-6599
Toll-Free (in Texas): (800) 803-9202
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989
Hours of operation by phone are 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
For more relevant links regarding accessibility standards for recreation facilities, please visit:
Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities (pp. 179-204) from the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
United States Access Board – Guidelines and Standards – Recreation Facilities
Instructions for Finding a Licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS):
1. Visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Database (TDLR)
2. Click on the drop-down menu titled, “Inquire by License Type”
a. Select “Registered Accessibility Specialists”
3. Click on the drop-down menu titled, “Inquire by Location (City)” OR
4. Click on the drop-down menu titled, “Inquire by Location (County)”
*TIP: Searching by County may yield more results, this will allow a sponsor to request
quotes from multiple Registered Accessibility Specialists*
5. Once a RAS is selected, be sure to write down their License#. This is needed to register a
project with TDLR.
Instructions for Registering a Project in the Texas Architectural Barriers Online
System (TABS):
1. Visit the Texas Architectural Barriers Online System (TABS)
2. From here either Register a New User, or Login using an existing account
3. The TABS Dashboard will appear, click the “Click here to Manage Projects” link
4. Then click the, “Register New Project” link
5. Provide the, “Estimated Construction Cost”, then click, “Online Registration”
6. Enter the pre-determined Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) License Number, or
use the Search link to find a licensed RAS. Once a RAS is selected, click,” Verify RAS
Information”
7. Click, “Continue with RAS” link when a RAS is selected and verified for the project
8. Enter the project information, then click “Save and Continue”
9. Enter the project contacts information, this may include:
a. Building or Facility Owner
b. Owner’s Designated Agent
c. Design Firm
d. Tenant (if other than Owner)
10. Click “Save Contacts and Continue”
11. Review registration information, once verified click, “Confirm Project Registration”
12. Pay the $175.00 TDLR Project Filing Fee
13. Once Registered TDLR will send a confirmation page that will look like the example. This
is the document that is uploaded in the Recreation Grants Online (RGO) portal for
approval.