How to Renew Your Texas Electrician License (2026)
To renew a Texas electrician license, you must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education (CE) each year, then renew and pay your state fee at TDLR. Here's exactly how it works — and how to knock out the CE part online today.
The 3 steps
1Complete your 4 hours of continuing education
Take a TDLR-approved 4-hour electrician CE course — for example, online at ElectricianRenewal.com. It's self-paced with no exam.
2Your provider reports the completion to TDLR
An approved provider reports your CE completion directly to TDLR, so it's on file when you renew.
3Renew your license and pay the state fee at TDLR
Log in at tdlr.texas.gov to complete your license renewal and pay the state renewal fee. The CE is a prerequisite; the renewal itself is handled by the state.
Do your 4-hour CE now — online
ElectricianRenewal.com is TDLR CE Provider #2553 (Course #32988). The course is self-paced, mobile-friendly, has no exam, and we report your completion to TDLR for you.
Start your 4-hour CE courseFrequently asked questions
How many continuing education hours do Texas electricians need?
Most licensed Texas electricians must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each year to renew their license (16 TAC 59.51). Confirm the requirement for your specific license type with TDLR.
How often do I have to renew my Texas electrician license?
Texas electrician licenses are renewed annually through TDLR. The 4-hour continuing education must be completed before you renew.
Do I take an exam to complete the continuing education?
No. The 4-hour CE course is self-paced instruction with no exam. Once you finish the material your certificate is issued.
Does ElectricianRenewal.com report my completion to TDLR?
Yes. Completions are reported directly to TDLR (typically within 7 days), so your renewal isn't held up. Your certificate is available to download as soon as the one-time course fee is paid.
Is the course approved by TDLR?
Yes. ElectricianRenewal.com is TDLR CE Provider #2553, and this course is TDLR Course #32988.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully online and mobile-friendly, and your progress saves automatically across phone, tablet, and computer.
Which Texas electrician license types need continuing education?
Under 16 TAC §73.25, four hours of continuing education are required each renewal for electrical apprentices, electrical sign apprentices, journeyman and master electricians, journeyman and master sign electricians, residential wiremen, journeyman linemen, maintenance electricians, and journeyman industrial electricians. Apprentices are included — the only alternative to the four hours is enrollment in a TDLR-registered apprenticeship training program. Always confirm the requirement for your specific license type with TDLR.
Do I have to pay before I finish the course?
No. You can start and complete the course first and pay the one-time fee any time — before, during, or after. Your certificate downloads and your completion is reported to TDLR as soon as payment is made.
When should I complete my continuing education?
Complete it before your annual TDLR renewal date rather than waiting until the deadline, so your completion is on file with TDLR when you renew. The course is self-paced and most people finish in a sitting or two.
How much does the Texas electrician CE course cost?
It's a single one-time fee for the full 4-hour course — no subscription and no hidden charges. The exact price is shown before checkout and your price is locked once you enroll.
The state license renewal and renewal fee are handled by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at tdlr.texas.gov. Continuing education is a prerequisite for renewal. Always confirm current requirements for your license type with TDLR.