Texas Electrical Code: NEC 2026

Texas follows NEC 2026 as the basis for electrical work. Permits and inspections are issued by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), which may publish additional amendments.

TDLR adopted NEC 2026 statewide effective 2026-09-01 (Texas keeps an amendment exempting outdoor dwelling HVAC outlets from 210.8(F) GFCI). Municipal amendments common.