How to Renew Your Texas Electrician License:
Step-by-Step 2025
If your renewal date is coming up — or already behind you — here's exactly what needs to happen to get your Texas electrician license renewed and stay compliant with TDLR. Covers every license type: ET, Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, and Contractor.
What does it take to renew a Texas electrician license?
Most Texas electrician license types require 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education, completed before submitting your online renewal through the MyLicense Office portal. Electrical Trainee (ET) card holders renew annually with no CE requirement. The process takes under an hour once CE is done.
Your Renewal Checklist — Know Where You Stand
Run through this list before logging into TDLR. Every box should be checked before you hit "Submit."
- ☐ Confirm license type & expiration date on the TDLR portal
- ☐ Complete required CE hours for your license type
- ☐ Obtain CE completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
- ☐ Log in to your MyLicense Office account on the TDLR website
- ☐ Submit your renewal application and attest to CE completion
- ☐ Pay the applicable renewal fee by credit or debit card
- ☐ Download and save your renewed license from the portal
Texas Electrician License Renewal: Step by Step
Renewal cycles and CE requirements vary by license type. Confirm your license below, then follow the steps in order.
| License Type | Renewal Period | CE Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Trainee (ET) Card | Annual | None |
| Apprentice Electrician | Annual | 8 Hours |
| Journeyman Electrician | Annual | 8 Hours |
| Master Electrician | Annual | 8 Hours |
| Electrical Contractor | Annual | 8 Hours (via qualifying agent) |
Confirm your license type and expiration date
Visit license.tdlr.texas.gov and look up your current license. Note the expiration date and license type — both determine what's required for your specific renewal.
Complete your CE hours through a TDLR-approved provider
All active licenses (except ET Cards) require 8 hours of CE before renewal. Use a provider with a current TDLR CE Provider license. txelectriciance.com (Provider #2512) offers fully online courses accepted by TDLR.
Log in to MyLicense Office and submit your renewal application
At mylicense.tdlr.texas.gov, select "Apply for Renewal," confirm your contact information, answer background check questions, and attest to CE completion.
Pay the renewal fee by credit or debit card
Fees vary by license type. Payment is processed immediately online. Verify the current fee schedule at tdlr.texas.gov before submitting — fees update periodically.
Download your renewed license from the portal
TDLR does not mail renewed licenses. After payment clears, the updated license is available for download from MyLicense Office. Print a copy for any job site that requires it on file.
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5 Common Texas Electrician Renewal Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced electricians miss these. A quick review before you start can save significant time and money.
Waiting until the expiration date to start CE
CE providers have processing times. Beginning the week your license expires creates real risk. Start at least 30 days out to ensure your certificate is ready before you submit.
Using a non-TDLR-approved CE provider
Not every online electrician course qualifies. If the provider cannot supply a TDLR CE Provider license number, the hours will not count toward your renewal.
Letting the license lapse more than 90 days
After 90 days, standard renewal is no longer available. A new application — and potentially new requirements — may be required. Late fees apply immediately after the expiration date.
Outdated contact info in MyLicense Office
TDLR sends renewal reminders to the email on file. An old address means no reminder. Log in annually to confirm contact details — even in non-renewal years.
Confusing CE hours across license types
Hours completed for a Journeyman license do not automatically apply toward a Master Electrician renewal. Always confirm that the CE course is approved for the specific license being renewed.
Texas Electrician License Renewal — Questions Answered
The most common questions from Texas electricians navigating the TDLR renewal process.
