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Texas Electrician Continuing Education

Texas electricians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

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Texas Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education

4 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Texas Requires of Electricians

Set by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

CE hours required
4 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
Standard annual electrician CE (all licensed individual electricians), Apprentice / Sign Apprentice CE — apprenticeship-program alternative, Electrician
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The Course Texas Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires.

  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    3 license classes
    • Standard annual electrician CE (all licensed individual electricians)
    • Apprentice / Sign Apprentice CE — apprenticeship-program alternative
    • Electrician

    Texas Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education

    $26.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Texas Electricians Must Cover

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • National Electrical Codemin. 1 hour

  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E)min. 1 hour

  • Texas electrician law & rulesmin. 1 hour

  • Additional approved CE across required subjectsmin. 1 hour

  • Electrician CE or registered apprenticeship enrollmentmin. 4 hours

  • State law and rules that regulate the conduct of licensees (Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1305; 16 TAC ch. 73)

  • NEC (adopted edition)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Texas

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion through the board's portal within 7 days. Then renew every year.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Texas Electrician License

Who has to renew

Texas electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Standard annual electrician CE (all licensed individual electricians), Apprentice / Sign Apprentice CE — apprenticeship-program alternative, Electrician renew with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

When to renew

Texas electricians licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education may be completed at any time during the renewal cycle, as long as it is finished before the deadline. (16 TAC Chapter 73; Tex. Occupations Code Chapter 1305 (licenses valid for one year from date of issuance, renewed annually))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Texas sets electricians requirements by license class (Standard annual electrician CE (all licensed individual electricians), Apprentice / Sign Apprentice CE — apprenticeship-program alternative, Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires 4 hours every year, including National Electrical Code, Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), Texas electrician law & rules, Additional approved CE across required subjects and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Texas audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Texas, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal, within 7 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Questions Texas electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Texas electricians need?
Texas electricians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Which license classes does the Texas electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 4 hours requirement applies to: Standard annual electrician CE (all licensed individual electricians), Apprentice / Sign Apprentice CE — apprenticeship-program alternative, Electrician.
What topics are required for Texas electricians continuing education?
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (1 hour); Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E) (1 hour); Texas electrician law & rules (1 hour); Additional approved CE across required subjects (1 hour); Electrician CE or registered apprenticeship enrollment (4 hours); State law and rules that regulate the conduct of licensees (Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1305; 16 TAC ch. 73); NEC (adopted edition).
How are completed CE hours reported to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 7 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Texas electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Texas Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Texas professionals choose us

Texas Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Texas Electrician License on Time

4 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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