The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 73, ยงยง73.10, 73.21, 73.26, 73.80, 73.110, and 73.111, and a new rule ยง73.112, regarding the Electricians program. The adopted rules address a shortage of journeyman electricians by creating an accelerated licensure pathway for graduates of an… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules
AUSTIN โ The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocalagreement with the Ohio Industry Licensing Board as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growingindustry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians and master electricalcontractors to work in either state under a streamlined licensing process. โI was… Read More about Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Ohio to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 73, Electricians. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed rule changes? The… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information
AUSTIN โ The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into reciprocal agreements with the Alabama State Board of Electrical Contractors as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. These agreements will allow licensed journeyman and master electricians to work in either state under a streamlined licensing process…. Read More about Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Alabama to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 73, Electricians. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed rule changes? The… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information
AUSTIN โ The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians to work in either state without obtaining an additional license… Read More about Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Iowa to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
AUSTIN โ The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians to work in either state without obtaining an additional license or… Read More about Texas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Arkansas to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
During the 2025 regular legislative session, Texas enacted the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act (RSRRA), found in Occupations Code, Chapter 1806. Under the RSRRA, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has authority to regulate certain aspects of the sale and lease of residential solar energy systems, including most solar panels and solar shingles. Exemptions… Read More about Residential Solar Retail Sales Now Regulated By TDLR
The 89th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1252, relating to residential energy backup systems, effective September 1, 2025. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system installed at a residential property that is capable of providing no more than 50 kilowatts of electricity to the residence or has a storage capacity of no more… Read More about SB 1252: Changes to Residential Energy Backup System Regulations
After recent flooding in many areas of Texas, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reminds electrical contractors and their employees to carefully evaluate electrical equipment that may have been damaged by water. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has prepared a guide to use when evaluating possible damage and TDLR urges you to take the time to… Read More about TDLR Electrical Licensees Urged to Use Care in Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment