Course Description

4-Hour Electrical License Renewal – Texas (NEC, NFPA 70E, Texas Law)

TDLR Approved | Course #30687 | Provider #2023 ✅
Only $27.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Renew your Texas electrician license online with a streamlined, TDLR-approved continuing education course built specifically for license renewal. This 4-hour course covers the exact required topics for Texas electricians: the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E electrical safety, and Texas electrician laws and administrative rules.

Designed for working electricians, you can log in and out anytime without losing your progress, finish on your schedule, and download your certificate immediately after completion. We report your CE hours to TDLR within 24 hours of completion.

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✅ TDLR NEC Update: This 2023 NEC Course Is Fully Valid

Texas is on the 2023 NEC until September 2026, so this course is fully valid for Texas electrical license renewal.

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✅ Who Needs This Texas Electrical Renewal Course?

This course is ideal for Texas licensees who must complete 4 hours of CE before renewal, including:
✅ Master Electricians
✅ Journeyman Electricians (including Journeyman Lineman / Journeyman Industrial / Journeyman Sign)
✅ Residential Wireman
✅ Maintenance Electricians
✅ Apprentices (including Sign Apprentices)

If you hold multiple Texas electrician license types, you typically only need 4 total hours (not 4 hours per license).

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✅ Texas Electrician CE Requirements (What TDLR Expects)

TDLR requires 4 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal, and one CE hour equals 50 minutes of instruction time.

The required 4 hours must address:
✅ National Electrical Code (NEC)
✅ Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)
✅ Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, TAC, Chapter 73)
✅ Electrical Safety as defined in NFPA 70E

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✅ How to Renew Your Texas Electrical License (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Complete your 4 hours of TDLR-approved CE (this course satisfies the required topics).
✅ Step 2: Finish the course online at your pace (log in/out anytime).
✅ Step 3: Download your instant certificate for your records.
✅ Step 4: We report your completion to TDLR within 24 hours.
✅ Step 5: Renew in the TDLR license portal before your expiration date (Texas electrician licenses renew annually).

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✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (4 Hours)

✅ Hour 1: In-Depth Analysis of 2023 NEC Code Provisions

- 2023 NEC structure and key revisions (how changes affect field work)
- Updated wiring methods and conductor sizing
- Revised grounding and bonding requirements
- Overcurrent protection updates and breaker considerations
- Renewable energy + energy storage integration (Articles 690 / 705)
- Practical case study applying the 2023 NEC in a residential installation

✅ Hour 2: National Electrical Code — Changes & Updates (2020–2023)

- Why NEC updates happen and what changed recently
- 2020 vs 2023 NEC comparison (real-world impact)
- Updates in wiring methods and installation standards
- Revisions in grounding, bonding, and electrical protection
- What the changes mean for compliance in the field
- Case studies: implementing NEC updates on actual jobs

✅ Hour 3: Electrical Safety Under NFPA 70E

- NFPA 70E purpose, scope, and relationship to NEC safety outcomes
- Hazard identification and risk assessment basics
- Arc flash fundamentals, boundaries, and mitigation strategies
- Safe work practices + lockout/tagout procedures
- PPE selection and task-based protection planning
- Field case studies focused on safer work practices

✅ Hour 4: Texas Electrician Law & Administrative Rules

- Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)
- Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)
- Renewal responsibilities and compliance reminders aligned to TDLR’s required coursework topics

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✅ Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ TDLR Approved — Course #30687 | Provider #2023
✅ Only $27.99 — no hidden fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced (mobile-friendly)
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing progress
✅ Instant certificate upon completion
✅ CE hours reported to TDLR within 24 hours
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted provider with 10+ years in continuing education
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

 

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✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Is this course approved by TDLR for Texas electrician renewal?
Yes. It is listed as TDLR Approved with Provider #2023 and Course #30687.

2) How many CE hours do Texas electricians need?
Most Texas electrician license types must complete 4 hours of CE prior to each renewal.

3) What topics are required for Texas electrician CE?
TDLR requires coverage of the NEC, NFPA 70E electrical safety, Texas Electrician Law, and Texas Administrative Rules.

4) Does this course satisfy the required topic areas?
Yes—this course includes NEC content, NFPA 70E safety, and Texas law/rules as required.

5) Is the 2023 NEC still valid for Texas renewal?
Yes. Texas is on the 2023 NEC until September 2026, so this course is fully valid for renewal.

6) Can I log in and out without losing my place?
Yes—this course is self-paced and designed for stop-and-start progress.

7) When will my CE be reported to TDLR?
We report your completion to TDLR within 24 hours after you finish the course.

8) Do I get a certificate?
Yes—your certificate is available instantly after completion for your records.

9) If I have multiple electrician license types, do I need 4 hours for each?
Typically no—most licensees only need a total of 4 hours during the renewal period.

10) What if my hours don’t show up right away?
Contact us and we’ll help verify completion and reporting.

Course Details

• TDLR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #2023
• TDLR Course #30687
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• No Test or Quiz.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• Credits reported to TDLR w/in 24 Hrs.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.