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Notice of Intent to Review Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Continuing Education Requirements rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 59 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on January 31, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

UL Solutions has issued a notification that certain LED illuminated bathroom mirrors bear an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada. The LED illuminated bathroom mirrors have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards, and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements. UL Solutions recommends… Read More about Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 73, §§73.10, 73.26, and 73.80, and new rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 73, §73.110 and §73.111, regarding the Electricians program. The adopted rules implement House Bill (HB) 1391, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023). HB 1391 provides… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Read The Newest TDLR Arc Flash

Our newsletter is intended to keep city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLR’s efforts to enforce the associated requirements.

Continuing Education Requirements

HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §1305.168 from the Electricians statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Electrician program licensees are still required to… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements