Residential Wireman CE Requirements

Texas licensed Residential Wiremen 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
NEC residential wiring (Articles 200–230, 300–310)
AFCI and GFCI requirements for residential construction
Texas residential electrical code updates
Safety practices for single and multi-family dwellings

About this license

The Residential Wireman license authorizes electrical work on single and multi-family residential structures. Scope is limited to residential — commercial and industrial work requires a different TDLR license type.

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