Get your TDLR TABS Number today!
This website has current 2026 information to assist you with navigating the NEW REQUIREMENTS at TDLR project registration.
We assist clients statewide in Texas with TAS Plan Reviews, TAS Inspections, and TDLR Project Registration, including obtaining your TABS Number (TDLR Project Registration) quickly and accurately. While these services are Texas-specific, our team applies our expertise in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design to projects nationwide. Our office phone is 972-429-9096
Frequently Asked Questions
At ACCESSplanreview, we know that registering a project with TDLR can feel confusing. That’s why we’ve put together this Q&A section—to answer the most common questions about TDLR project registration.
Beyond quick answers, we also provide step-by-step guidance on our TABs Number page so you can get your project number today!
Call our office at 972-429-9096.
Is this your first time registering a project with TDLR?
You can register the project yourself through TDLR! If you want help, we can walk you through it.
Many first-time registrants aren’t sure which options to select or what information is required.
While project registration is completed by the owner or representative through TDLR, ACCESSplanreview provides guidance, helps clarify required information, and assists you in preparing for registration so your TABS Number is issued without unnecessary corrections or delays.
When prompted, select RAS #1209 Kathy Villarreal for TAS services related to your project.
What is a TABS Number?
A TABS Number is the project registration number issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) through its Texas Architectural Barriers System (TABS).
What is a 'TABS' mean?
A TABS Number is the official tracking number for your construction project in Architectural Barriers Deparment records. Having the TABS number means that the project has been registered with TDLR for accessibility compliance in Texas.
When you register online, TDLR issues a number like:
- TABS202500123
What is a 'TABS' number look like?
When you register online, TDLR issues a number like:
TABS202500123
This is an example of the TABS Number or TDLR Registration Page
Who needs to register a project with TDLR?
Any construction or renovation project in Texas with an estimated cost of $50,000 or more must be registered with TDLR under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).
Where is the online TDLR TABS login link?
Click the RED button to access the TDLR Texas Architectural Barriers System (TABS). After registration, you’ll receive a TDLR TABS Project Number—required for your City Permit.
The link will open in a new window. Keep our website open so you can follow our step-by-step guidance as you complete the process.
Have your credit card ready. The registration fee is $175 by credit card.
SEPT 2025 – TDLR changed the online registration process to include the County Appraisal District number and a form to be signed by any ownership with an LLC. There is more specific information on this website.
What NUMBER do I put in for a RAS? Answer: 1209
During TDLR online registration the system will ask you to select a RAS #. Insert 1209, you will see Kathy Villarreal selected. RAS 1209 at ACCESSplanreview will perform the TAS Plan Review on your project after project registration and project submittal. Our office phone is 972-429-9096 for cost estimation and registration questions.
What information do I need to complete registration?
Be prepared with:
Project name and address
Estimated construction cost
Owner’s contact information
Type of facility or occupancy
Architect, engineer, or contractor details (if applicable)
This PDF form helps you gather the information needed for online registration. Many share it with the landlord, tenant, and designer before completing it. Once filled out, you’ll be ready to register your project online.
CLICK the PDF icon to download the file – TDLR Online Registration AB005.
When asked to select a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS), choose RAS #1209 Kathy Villarreal.
What else is required after project registration?
State Law regarding registering your project with TDLR is only the FIRST step.
Once you receive your TDLR Project Number, state law requires that you designate a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS). The RAS must:
1) Review your construction documents for compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), and
2) Conduct a final inspection of the completed project to verify accessibility compliance.
Both the plan review and inspection are mandatory under Texas law and must be completed before the project can be closed.
Citation: Texas Government Code, Chapter 469 – Elimination of Architectural Barriers.
RAS fees for Plan Review and Inspection services are separate from the registration fee and payable to the ACCESSplanreview directly.
Still need more help?
See the linked page for a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots and tips. Kathy Villarreal RAS 1209 is also available on the phone to help you at 972-429-9096.
https://www.accessplanreview.com/tabs-number-permit/
STEP BY STEP REGISTRATION WEBPAGE LINK
TAS Plan Review and Inspection Fees
Example Cost: Interior tenant finish-out projects (up to two restrooms) including TAS Plan Review and TAS Inspection start at $890.00. If you have a restaurant with booths, hostess stand and a bar the price could be $1,090.00
New or Complex Construction Projects such as buildings requiring civil site plan review, large project scopes like fitness centers and office buildings, or inspections involving travel—are priced higher. Each project in this category is unique and evaluated individually.
For an accurate quote, email your plans to: accessplanreview@aol.com
Email PDF drawings
We will need the Permit Set of Drawings in PDF.
accessplanreview@aol.com
TAS Plan Review & Inspection
The TAS Plan Review is performed right after registration. The TAS Inspection is performed when construction is complete.
Payment of Fees to ACCESSplanreview
We accept: Check, Zelle, Credit Card or ACH to ACCESSplanreview
John Villarreal
RAS 408 TDLR License
John has a architectural design background. He was recruited into the RAS TDLR program and licensed in 2004.
Kathy Villarreal
RAS 1209 TDLR License
Kathy has a background in Teaching/Training and Graphic Art Design. She has been a licensed TDLR Accessibility Inspector since 2012.
ACCESSplanreview’s two TDLR-licensed Registered Accessibility Specialists bring 34 years of combined experience in TAS Plan Reviews, TAS Site Inspections, and ADA consulting. We provide detailed and accurate plan reviews that help prevent architectural barriers in the design phase, saving time, money, and costly corrections later.
Headquartered in Sachse, Texas — just 30 minutes northeast of Dallas — ACCESSplanreview serves clients across the state. With a second office in McAllen, we cover Texas from top to bottom. While Texas is our primary focus, we are also available for projects nationwide and abroad.
We provide ADA consulting services to corporations, hospitality businesses, and retail companies.
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Let us assist you with your next construction project. Call us today at 972-429-9096.
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John Villarreal
RAS 408 TDLR License
Kathy Villarreal
RAS 1209 TDLR License
The TDLR RAS License for 408 John Villarreal and 1209 Kathy Villarreal can be verified on TDLR’s website by clicking on each license photo above.