Texas Forensic Science Commission

ALiS Submission Guide

Step-by-step instructions for laboratories and other entities submitting forms through the Commission's licensing system.

What are you here to do?

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Proficiency Monitoring Form
Submit initial or updated PMF for your lab
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Licensee Change Report
Report a change to your license information
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De Minimis Lab Update
Interpreting or non-interpretive licensees
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CFE Approval Request
Pre-approve a sponsored CFE course
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Log in to ALiS

Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System and log in with your account credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

If this is your laboratory or entity's first time, you'll need to create an account first — it only takes a minute.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
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Select "Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates"

Once you're logged in, look at the left-hand menu. Select:

  • Laboratory Application for Changes/Updates

This option covers all three of the following submission types:

  • Proficiency Monitoring Forms (initial and updates)
  • Licensee Change Reporting Forms
  • De minimis Laboratory Updates (interpreting and non-interpretive licensees)
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Fill out the application

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application. Fill in all required fields before proceeding.

Tip: Have your relevant documents ready before you begin — you'll upload them immediately after submitting.
✓ Done
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Submit and upload your documents

Click Submit. A document upload screen will appear immediately after.

  • Upload all relevant supporting documents on this screen.
  • Do not navigate away before uploading — the upload screen appears only once per submission.

Once received, the Commission will review your submission and follow up if anything additional is needed.

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You're seeking pre-approval of a sponsored Continuing Forensic Education (CFE) course. Use the "CFE Approval Request" option in ALiS — this is separate from the Lab Application menu.
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1
Log in to ALiS

Visit the Commission's ALiS Licensing System and log in with your account credentials.

Open ALiS Login ↗

First time using ALiS?

If this is your first time, create an account before logging in.

Create an account ↗
✓ Done
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Select "CFE Approval Request" from the menu

In the left-hand menu, select CFE Approval Request.

Note: This option is for CFE Sponsors and Hosts only. If you are not the sponsoring entity, you do not need to submit this form.
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Fill in course information

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete all required fields, including:

  • Course title, date, and format
  • Presenter information
  • Course description and learning objectives
Have your agenda ready. You will upload the course agenda as part of this submission. Make sure it is finalized before you submit.
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Upload your agenda and submit

Once all required fields are complete, upload your course information and agenda, then submit the application to the Commission.

You will receive a confirmation from the Commission once your CFE course is approved. Allow adequate lead time before the scheduled course date.

✓ Done
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Questions? We're here to help.

Contact the FSC Licensing team at licensing@fsc.texas.gov