TITLE: Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.

SUMMARY: Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to regulation of electricians by local governments. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1305.201, Occupations Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (f) to read as follows: (a) This chapter does not prohibit a municipality or region from regulating electricians or residential appliance installers by: (1) enacting an ordinance requiring inspections; (2) offering examinations; (3) issuing municipal or regional licenses; or (4) collecting permit fees for municipal or regional licenses and examinations from [electricians and] appliance installers for work performed in the municipality or region. (f) A municipality or region may not collect a permit fee, registration fee, administrative fee, or any other fee from an electrician who holds a license issued under this chapter for work performed in the municipality or region. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.