Learn what's required to maintain your license.
Electricians in Texas must complete four hours of electrical continuing education (CE) every year, before their license issue date, to renew.
The required hours of coursework must include the following:
Ensure your CE counts toward your renewal by using a TDLR-approved education provider like JADE Learning.
For more information about the renewal process, visit the FAQ section.
Our online courses are taught by licensed electricians and NEC experts. TDLR has trusted JADE Learning as a CE provider (#1020) since 2005.
Online courses offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. They also eliminate the need for travel to a physical classroom, saving you time and money while still meeting state requirements.
After finishing a course, you get an official completion certificate for your records. We also report hours to the state for you, with rush reporting available. Learn more about our reporting.
This online course covers the first 25 changes from Section 100 through 210.70. Also, learn about safety per the 2021 NFPA 70E and state laws and rules per Chapters 73 and 1305.
Review the next 25 important code changes from Section 210.70 through 517.20. Also, learn about safety per the 2021 NFPA 70E and state laws and rules per Chapters 73 and 1305.
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Electricians must renew their licenses every year on the anniversary of the issue date. TDLR usually provides a reminder email or postcard about 60 days before your license expires.
Yes, but the renewal fees and requirements change depending on when the license expired.
Licenses that have expired within the past 18 months can be renewed online but for a greater fee. From 18 to 36 months, you must also complete a Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form. After 36 months, you need to reapply as a new applicant.
Find your license type under Renew Your License on this page to view the latest late renewal fees.
To verify that your license is active and in good standing, use the TDLR License Data Search tool. You can search with your name, location, license number, or expiration date.
Electricians across the state, from Austin to Dallas and beyond, can complete the renewal application online. Here are the steps you need to take:
Reciprocal agreements allow one state to recognize the license of another, typically when the training, experience, and exam standards are considered equivalent.
This helps qualified electricians move or work across state lines more easily.
Texas has different reciprocity agreements depending on the type of electrician license.
Here's a breakdown by license class:
Master Electrician
Louisiana (state contractor's license), Nebraska, and North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor)
Journeyman Electrician
Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
View our reciprocity page for more information.
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