Journeyman Lineman CE Requirements

Texas licensed Journeyman Linemen must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education prior to each annual license renewal.

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Last verified: April 2026.

At a glance

Requirement	Detail
CE hours	4 hours prior to each renewal
Renewal cycle	Annual
Approval body	TDLR
Course delivery	Online or in-person
Languages	English and Spanish

Required course topics

Texas Electrical Safety Laws and Rules
Overhead and underground distribution systems
National Electrical Code (NEC) and NESC updates
Electrical safety and OSHA line worker standards

About this license

The Journeyman Lineman license covers work on overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines. This is a specialized classification separate from the standard Journeyman Electrician license.

How to renew

Complete 4 CE hours through a TDLR-approved provider
Log in to the TDLR license portal
Submit renewal before your expiration date