Bad gasoline leaves Houston drivers stranded: How to get reimbursed for repairs
Read full article: Bad gasoline leaves Houston drivers stranded: How to get reimbursed for repairsFilling up with contaminated gas can bring your car to a halt almost immediately ā and leave you with a repair bill in the thousands. Knowing what to do next could make all the difference.
Former Texas lottery director was indicted by grand jury before case got dismissed
Read full article: Former Texas lottery director was indicted by grand jury before case got dismissedThe indictment accused Gary Grief of misusing his position to defraud the state in a highly scrutinized $95 million 2023 Lotto Texas drawing.
Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving
Read full article: Texas is cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and drivingThe sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses
Read full article: Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licensesOfficials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the stateās economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.
How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
Read full article: How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concernsFollowing a report on Houston homeowner Frances Holt's unactivated solar panels resulting in a $134,000 bill, many have expressed concerns about misleading solar panel sales practices. Complaints involve high-pressure sales, confusing contracts, and unexpected costs, prompting consumer advocates to advise filing complaints with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This process helps address individual grievances and identify industry-wide issues, with a focus on providing detailed information to facilitate investigations.
Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texasā gambling ban
Read full article: Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texasā gambling banWhile the state's strict ban on gambling hasnāt changed, fast-growing daily fantasy sports and prediction market apps are giving Texans new ways to wager without leaving home.
Spared from dissolution, Texas Lottery gets a second chance under new management
Read full article: Spared from dissolution, Texas Lottery gets a second chance under new managementAfter months of controversy, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must tackle poor sales and legislative scrutiny as it takes over the games on Sept. 1.
Missouri City senior apartments ordered to pay hefty elevator fine by July 25
Read full article: Missouri City senior apartments ordered to pay hefty elevator fine by July 25Residents of Jubilee at Texas Parkway face ongoing struggles with non-functioning elevators, leaving many trapped in their homes or forced to climb stairs for essential activities.
Missouri City senior apartments hit with more than $300K fine after ongoing elevator, safety issues
Read full article: Missouri City senior apartments hit with more than $300K fine after ongoing elevator, safety issuesJubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, faces a whopping $381,400 fine from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation due to severe elevator and safety issues.
Texas Lottery Commission to be disbanded as state game gets new restrictions
Read full article: Texas Lottery Commission to be disbanded as state game gets new restrictionsGov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed Senate Bill 3070, which will also criminalize the online sale of lottery tickets through couriers.
State shuts down 6 Texas massage businesses for suspected human trafficking
Read full article: State shuts down 6 Texas massage businesses for suspected human traffickingThe Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shut down six massage businesses in various cities across Texas, including Midland, Katy, Spring, Houston, Plano, and Big Spring, due to suspected human trafficking activities.
Congressman, property manager exchange letters as elevator issues at Missouri City senior apartments drags on
Read full article: Congressman, property manager exchange letters as elevator issues at Missouri City senior apartments drags onAs elevator outages at a Missouri City senior living apartment complex stretch into their seventh week, a growing exchange between elected officials and property management heats up.
New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery
Read full article: New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas LotteryA key Senate critic threw a lifeline to the Texas Lottery when he proposed moving its oversight to a new agency instead of eliminating it entirely.
Lawmakers weigh moving bingo operations out of Texas Lotteryās purview amid agencyās uncertain future
Read full article: Lawmakers weigh moving bingo operations out of Texas Lotteryās purview amid agencyās uncertain futureA possible reassignment of the charitable games comes as 15 bills in the Legislature seek to either alter or abolish the troubled agency.
Skimmer found at Jersey Village gas station; dozens of cards compromised
Read full article: Skimmer found at Jersey Village gas station; dozens of cards compromisedJersey Village police are investigating a skimming device found on a gas pump at an Exxon station on Jones Rd. at Hwy 290. Chief Danny Keele said it appears dozens of credit cards were compromised, including city fuel cards.
10 massage spas in Houston area suspected of human trafficking will be closed, owner agrees to quit industry
Read full article: 10 massage spas in Houston area suspected of human trafficking will be closed, owner agrees to quit industryInvestigators said Yu Sheng Chen has agreed to close 10 massage establishments he owns and quit the industry in Texas.
Ask Amy: New law targets massage spas in Houston neighborhoods
Read full article: Ask Amy: New law targets massage spas in Houston neighborhoodsFor years, Houston has struggled with illicit businesses posing as massage spas, often operating near homes and schools. KPRC 2ā²s Amy Davis explains a new law that is now making it easier for authorities to take action.
Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds
Read full article: Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter roundsMike Tysonās fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition.

Ask Amy: āDRAINEDā results! Plus, home warranty and contractor FAQās
Read full article: Ask Amy: āDRAINEDā results! Plus, home warranty and contractor FAQāsItās been an exciting few days around here! After nearly two years of the KPRC 2 Investigates DRAINED series exposing failures at the Houston Water Department, Mayor John Whitmire announced major changes.
Ask Amy: Home warranty company help, what to ask every contractor
Read full article: Ask Amy: Home warranty company help, what to ask every contractorWhat can you do if a company wonāt honor a warranty? Whatās the one question you should always ask a contractor? From home warranties to hiring contractors Amy Davis is getting answers to common questions you ask.
Ask Amy: Common reasons home warranty claims are denied, how to fight it
Read full article: Ask Amy: Common reasons home warranty claims are denied, how to fight itYou may have a home warranty to help cover you in case something breaks but many times people are denied coverage. Learn the common reasons claims are denied and what you can do to fight back.
TDLR issues Stop-Sale Order against north Houston gas station for selling bad diesel fuel
Read full article: TDLR issues Stop-Sale Order against north Houston gas station for selling bad diesel fuelThe Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a Stop-Sale Order against Tristar Convenience Stores Inc., DBA Handi Stop #108, at 3013 Collingsworth St., in Houston for allegedly selling bad diesel fuel.
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Stranded then snubbed? KPRC 2 Investigates finds you may have a hard time getting help if you get bad gasoline in your vehicle
Read full article: Stranded then snubbed? KPRC 2 Investigates finds you may have a hard time getting help if you get bad gasoline in your vehicleWhen gas station pumps dispense contaminated fuel into your tank it can cause thousands of dollars in damage. The station that sold the gas is ultimately responsible but lawmakers made a change recently that seems to be giving gas stations selling bad fuel a pass. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team met with one Galveston man who has been dealing with one bad gas problem and weāve also uncovered new information about why it may be so hard for him to get answers.
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What you need to know about the latest phishing scam targeting TDLR licensees
Read full article: What you need to know about the latest phishing scam targeting TDLR licenseesHOUSTON ā The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting people with TDLR accounts. According to the agency, licensees have been getting emails asking them to validate their profile information by clicking on a link that is not associated with the TDLR. Here is what the TDLR says you should watch for:Emails that appear to be from the TDLR, but have a return address that does not belong to the agency. Any email that says licensees are required to validate their information no later than Dec. 24 or their next renewal could be delayed. Emails asking you to click on a link and then require you to enter personal information to āvalidateā it.
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First-of-its-kind driving course for deaf or hard of hearing students launches in Texas
Read full article: First-of-its-kind driving course for deaf or hard of hearing students launches in TexasHOUSTON The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released a first-of-its-kind driving course for death or hard or hearing students. The course was required by Senate Bill 1051 and developed by a state agency in the United States. The goal of the course is to provide minors and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing to participate in the classroom portion of the course, but they are not required to use it. TDLR is proud to make this driving course available for deaf or hard of hearing students. ASL must be taken through a TDLR-licensed driver education school for students to receive the certificate of completion thats needed to complete the drivers license application process.