An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR licenses, oversees, and regulates various occupations, including residential wireman licensure.
Licensure proceedings may include the denial of an initial license, disciplinary complaints against an existing licensee, or denial of the renewal of an existing license. We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a vocational license defense lawyer to protect your license and career. We can provide strong legal counsel to assist you throughout your disciplinary matter.
Adoption of Rules for Residential Wireman Licensure Program
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation recently adopted rules designed to implement HB 1391. These rules consist of amendments to existing rules in 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 73, and the addition of new rules to that chapter. HB 1391 establishes a new path to a residential wireman license for students who complete a certain program through a Texas high school or institution of higher education. The bill further required TDLR to establish and adopt rules to put the new path to licensure into effect.
Content of the New Rules
A group of members of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board, TDLR, and Texas State Technical College identified four courses approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) as critical to becoming a residential wireman. All CTE courses must be taught by a department-licensed master electrician, journeyman electrician, or residential wireman. The chosen courses recognize the necessity of practical learning and hands-on instruction, combined with classroom instruction. As a result, at least 80% of the topics covered in two SBOE courses – Electrical Technology I and II – must be hands on instruction, including lab work.
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Students also must require four hours of course credit as a practicum setting, working outside the classroom under the supervision of a licensed master electrician performing work on behalf of a licensed electrical contractor. At least 80% of practicum work must occur outside the classroom and may be paid or unpaid. The practicum work does not have to occur during school hours, but may occur after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
Furthermore, Career and technology education (CTE) programs such as the residential wireman program may not award course credit based on an examination.
Other Related Licenses that TDLR Issues and Regulates
Anyone completing electrical work within Texas must be licensed by the state. Residential wireman is not the only type of license that TDLR issues related to electricians. The TDLR regulates various other related occupations, including the following:
- Apprentice Electrician
- Apprentice, Electrical Sign
- Journey Electrician
- Journeyman Industrial Electrician
- Journeyman Lineman
- Journeyman Sign Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Master Sign Electrician
- Residential Appliance Installer
Additionally, TDLR regulates some related business licenses, which include Electrical Contractor, Electrical Sign Contractor, and Residential Appliance Installation Contractor.
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You need an experienced vocational license defense attorney to represent you if you are having difficulties obtaining a license or when you receive a complaint that could adversely impact your license. We recognize the high stakes of these proceedings and what they could mean for your career. We will tirelessly defend you against the licensure or disciplinary proceedings you are facing and work tirelessly to advance your interests. Contact Bertolino LLP today at (512) 980-3751 or visit us online.
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