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Read The Newest TDLR Arc Flash

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The Arc Flash keeps city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed about the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLR’s efforts to enforce the associated requirements.

TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts

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TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring state examinations for licensure uphold stringent standards and are continually up to date by referencing current materials. If you… Read More about TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts

Notice of Intent to Review Rules

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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

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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

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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