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Our newsletter is intended to keep city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLRโ€™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HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code ยง1305.168 from the Electricians statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLRโ€™s enabling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

Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service โ€“ Pool-Related Electrical Devices

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) hereby provides additional scope of work and service guidance to political subdivisions, residential appliance installer license (RAIL) holders, and related stakeholders regarding pool and spa work settings.  Holders of a RAIL license may: In addition, a residential appliance dealer or manufacturer, or a person authorized by a… Read More about Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service โ€“ Pool-Related Electrical Devices