Electrician Licensing
- The second edition of the TDLR FLASH - Newsletter (also download 34KB PDF) is online.
- The Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board met November 30 in Austin. The agenda is available online. The meeting was archived and is available for listening via RealPlayer.
- TDLR issues six Cease and Desist orders against unlicensed air conditioning and electrical contractors
- RENEW YOUR LICENSE ONLINE - you can renew your license online and also obtain a duplicate receipt for the transaction
- APPLY ONLINE for Apprentice Electrician and Apprentice Sign Electrician licenses
- Check the status of your license application online
- Contact information and answers to licensing questions
The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation on May 3 unanimously voted to appoint an Austin electrician to a position on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
David Adamson, of Austin, was appointed to fill a seat designated for a journeyman electrician. He will serve a term that expires February 1, 2011.
The board provides technical support and advice to the Commission on matters related to the licensing of electricians, including experience and educational requirements, adoption of continuing education requirements, and permissible scope of work. The Board also advises the Commission on adoption of applicable electrical codes
Appointments to the board are made by Commission Chair Gina Parker of Waco with the approval of the Commission.
The only exam currently accepted by the Department is that from ICC/SBCCI. Please be aware that only those exams passed within the two years prior to filing the electrician application will satisfy the examination requirement. More information can be found on the ICC/SBCCI Texas exam information website.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has set up a toll-free number for individuals who are interested in learning more about the new statewide electrician licensing program, including information on the application process. To find out about license requirements or availability, or for other information about the electricians program, contact TDLR at (800) 803-9202.
The applications and specific instructions on what is needed to obtain an Electrician license are available now.
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Questions regarding the statewide licensure of electricians in Texas may be directed to TDLR at electricians@license.state.tx.us.