TDLR Approved - Electrician
Texas 4 Hour Electrician Course
TDLR-approved 4-hour electrical CE for Texas journeyman, master, apprentice, maintenance, and residential wireman licenses — NEC, Texas law and rules, and NFPA 70E safety in one online course.
Course Overview
This TDLR-approved 4-hour course covers the full annual continuing education requirement for every individual Texas electrician license — journeyman, master, apprentice, maintenance, residential wireman, and sign electrician. It includes the required mix of National Electrical Code content, Texas electrical law and administrative rules (Occupations Code Chapter 1305 and 16 TAC Chapter 73), and NFPA 70E electrical safety, so you don't need a second course. Complete it entirely online, get your certificate instantly, and we report your completion directly to TDLR within 24 hours.
Not sure what your renewal involves? Read the Texas Electrician License Renewal Guide for deadlines, fees, and the step-by-step renewal process.
Eligible License Types
Select your license type for its renewal requirements, deadlines, and fees:
What's Included in the Syllabus
Lesson 1: National Electric Code
Lesson 1 of 4
Lesson 2: NFPA 70E
Lesson 2 of 4
Lesson 3: State Law and Rules – Occupations Code
Lesson 3 of 4
Lesson 4: Electrician Administrative Rules
Lesson 4 of 4
What You'll Learn
- National Electrical Code — key requirements of the 2023 NEC as adopted in Texas
- NFPA 70E workplace electrical safety — arc flash, PPE, and safe work practices
- The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act (Occupations Code Chapter 1305)
- TDLR administrative rules for electricians (16 TAC Chapter 73)
How It Works
Learn at Your Pace
24/7 access for 180 days — study whenever it fits your schedule, on any device
Automatic TDLR Reporting
We report your completion directly to TDLR within 24 hours
Support When You Need It
Our support team is here to help if you have any questions
Course Requirements
Texas License Number
A Texas license in this trade — active or expired (CE is part of late renewal)
Complete All 4 Lessons
Work through each lesson and review all course materials
200 Minutes Minimum
One CE credit hour equals 50 minutes of instruction (16 TAC §59.30), so this course requires that much study time
Attendance Verification
Complete periodic attendance checkpoints — part of this course's TDLR-approved design
Important Note
Our system tracks your study time automatically — just keep the course tab active while you work. You can leave and come back as often as you like.
Student Reviews
Ratings collected from students at course completion. The reviews below are shown as written.
“Everything was simple and straight to the point. The information given was helpful and gave me a better understanding as well.”
“the lessons were very informative and were able to help me understand the necessity to why we need safety when working with electricity. as well as helped me to learn the laws and regulations needed in this type of trade”
“Quick, fast, and easy. but the knowledge is there.”
“Online Texas CE is very user friendly and their material relevant to current changes within the code books.”
“This class was very informative which I really liked . I will Recommend this class to other coworkers”
“This course was very informative. It is easy to read and understand, thank you.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01How many CE hours are required for my Texas electrician license renewal?
Texas electricians are required to complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education every year — electrician licenses renew annually. Our course satisfies the full 4-hour requirement in a single online course.
Q.02Is there a final exam for the electrician CE course?
No, there is no final exam. TDLR does not require a test for continuing education. You complete all lessons and the course's required study time (one CE hour equals 50 minutes of instruction), with brief attendance checkpoints included as part of this course's TDLR-approved design.
Q.03How long do I have to finish the electrician CE course?
You have 180 days from enrollment to complete the course. Access is available 24/7 and your progress saves automatically, so you can start and stop as needed. You can finish in a single sitting.
Q.04How is my completion reported to TDLR?
We electronically report your course completion to TDLR within 24 hours. You'll also receive an instant downloadable certificate of completion for your personal records.
Q.05Can I complete the electrician CE course on my phone?
Yes, the course works on any device including smartphones, tablets, and computers. It's fully responsive and your progress syncs across all your devices.
Q.06What if my electrician license is expired?
You can still enroll in and complete the course even if your license has expired. Completing your CE hours is a required step in the renewal process. After we report your completion to TDLR, you can proceed with renewing your license.
Q.07What topics does the electrician CE course cover?
The course covers TDLR-required topics for electrician license renewal, including updates to the National Electrical Code (NEC), Texas electrical laws and rules, workplace safety practices, and current industry standards.
Q.08What if the course doesn't work out for me?
If you haven't completed the course, we'll refund your purchase in full within 30 days — it's in our terms. TDLR reporting and your certificate are included in the one price; no add-on fees.
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License expired — or about to?
Your CE hours and the renewal itself are two separate steps — the CE comes first, and it's the only part you can finish tonight.
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Finish your CE hours — start today, finish today
This 4-hour course is fully online with no final exam, and we report your hours to TDLR within 24 hours of completion. TDLR requires your CE on file before it completes your renewal. CE hours finished after your expiration date still count toward a late renewal — TDLR accepts hours completed within the year before your renewal date (16 TAC §73.25(d)).
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Renew with TDLR — on TDLR's site, at TDLR's fee
Renew on TDLRTDLR renewal fees by how late the renewal is When you renew TDLR's fee On time $20–$45 by license type Expired 90 days or less 1.5× your renewal fee (e.g. $45 for journeyman) Expired 91 days – 18 months 2× your renewal fee (e.g. $60 for journeyman) Expired 18 months – 3 years 2× fee, mail-in renewal only — executive director approval required Expired more than 3 years Must reapply as a new applicant
These are TDLR's renewal fees, not ours — the 1.5×/2× late multipliers come from Occupations Code §51.401. Full breakdown in the full renewal guide.
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4-Hour TDLR CE Course
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