Texas’ 87th legislative session isn’t scheduled to begin until January 12, 2021, but the state’s new pool rules already went into effect on January 1, 2021.
TexasPHS wrote previously about this subject in the Summer of 2020.
2020 Texas Registered Sanitarian Statistics
As we approach the end of 2020 (thank goodness!), TexasPHS would like to provide an update on the state of the Registered Sanitarian (RS) license in Texas.
In the past, the staff at TexasPHS has written numerous articles on the Texas Professional RS license, including the importance of the environmental health profession in Texas and also on the revised Texas RS exam.
#1 Worst Splash Pad in DFW
The summer is over and splash pads in North Texas are closed for the fall and winter … or at least the ones that even opened during the pandemic.
Splash pads, also known as Public Interactive Water Features and Fountains, are a staple of many North Texas communities. They provide an inexpensive way for parents to allow their kiddos to play and cool off in the brutal, sweltering summer months in DFW.
One splash pad in particular didn’t meet the cut. And it just so happens to be located in one of the more prestigious communities in DFW.
Restaurant Bathroom Law
Our staff sees signs like these over and over again.
“Restrooms Closed due to Covid-19” — “Restrooms for Employees Only” — “Toilets for Paying Customers ONLY”
Why are so many bathrooms closed in Texas? Is this even legal?
TexasPHS has compiled the research and we have the definitive interpretation of the current bathroom laws in Texas.
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New Texas Swimming Pool & Spa Rules Revealed
The long-overdue proposed State of Texas Public Swimming Pool and Spa Rules were recently published in the July 24th edition of the Texas Register for public comment.
These new rules would replace the existing pool and spa rules which were very confusing and burdensome for pool operators and regulatory agencies alike. Currently, there are one set of rules for swimming pools and spas constructed prior to 1999 and a completely different set of rules for those built after 1999.
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