Texas electrical professionals have an important date to mark on their calendars. On July 28, 2026, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation voted unanimously to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code as the statewide electrical code. The new code will take effect September 1, 2026. The announcement appeared in the inaugural issue of The
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2026 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: Communications@oag.texas.gov AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has withdrawn a legal opinion issued by then-Attorney General John Cornyn in 2001 that relied on non-binding federal guidance from the Clinton Administration and permitted licensing authorities to circumvent common-sense Texas law requiring the submission of a social security
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 60, Procedural Rules of the Commission and the Department. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis.
Big changes are on the horizon for electricians and electrical professionals across Texas. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has announced that Texas will adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) effective September 1, 2026. This timeline follows the typical one-year transition period after NFPA publication and is designed to give electricians, inspectors,
The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Actrequires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt the revised National Electrical Code (NEC) as the electrical code for the state of Texas. In 2023, TDLR will adopt the 2023 NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas and establish it as the "minimum standard"
If you’re considering a career as an electrician, you may have a lucrative and fulfilling professional future. Working as an electrician is more than just a job; it’s a career path – and a skilled professional role that will always be in demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of U.S. electricians
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