Texas electrician license renewal & CE requirements
When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked October 23, 2026.
- Journeyman Electrician: Every year. 4 hours of CE per each 1-year license term.
- Master Electrician: Every year. 4 hours of CE per each 1-year license term.
- Licensing body: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Electricians program
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Renewal rules by license
Journeyman Electrician
| Renewal | Every year. License is valid one year from the date it was issued; TDLR sends a reminder about 60 days before expiry. Renewal fee $30. Expired up to 18 months: renew online at a higher fee.Source: tdlr.texas.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
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| CE hours & topics | 4 hours per each 1-year license term
Must be taken within the term being renewed from a TDLR-registered provider. If all 4 hours were NEC-only, at least 1 more hour on law, rules or NFPA 70E is required. Providers report hours to TDLR. Source: tdlr.texas.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
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Master Electrician
| Renewal | Every year. Same annual cycle and 4-hour CE rule as other TDLR electrician licenses; check the master renewal page for the current fee.Source: tdlr.texas.gov · as of October 23, 2026 · Master renewal fee not separately verified. |
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| CE hours & topics | 4 hours per each 1-year license term
Holders of several licenses need only 4 hours total. Source: tdlr.texas.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
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Approved CE provider lists (official)
- TDLR registered CE providers (choose 'C.E. - ELECTRICIAN')as of October 23, 2026
- TDLR CE info for electricians (incl. CE hours lookup)as of October 23, 2026
What we couldn't confirm yet
We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items are still open, so check them with the board:
- Master Electrician renewal fee (not checked on an official page).
FAQ
How many CE hours does a Texas journeyman electrician need?
4 hours of CE per each 1-year license term. Required: National Electrical Code (NEC); Texas Electrician Law (Occupations Code ch. 1305); Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (16 TAC ch. 73); Electrical safety (NFPA 70E).
How many CE hours does a Texas master electrician need?
4 hours of CE per each 1-year license term. Required: NEC; Texas law; Texas rules; NFPA 70E.
When is the Texas renewal deadline?
Journeyman Electrician: License is valid one year from the date it was issued; TDLR sends a reminder about 60 days before expiry. Renewal fee $30. Expired up to 18 months: renew online at a higher fee. Master Electrician: Same annual cycle and 4-hour CE rule as other TDLR electrician licenses; check the master renewal page for the current fee.
Where do I find approved CE courses in Texas?
Use the official list: TDLR registered CE providers (choose 'C.E. - ELECTRICIAN') (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/continuingeducation/continuingeducationprovider.aspx); TDLR CE info for electricians (incl. CE hours lookup) (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm).
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