MODULE 1
Why the NEC changes every three years
New edition, new rules. Here's what's actually going on.
TDLR-approvedCourse #33375
Texas Electrician CE. 4 hours, online.
For apprentice, journeyman and master electricians renewing a Texas license.
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TDLR-approved CE
Course #33375 · Provider #2563
Built for the 2026 NEC
The code Texas adopted on September 1, 2026.
Hours reported for you
We send your completed hours to TDLR within 1 business day.
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The film
See Why Electricians Are Raving About Our Course.
Preview only. No continuing-education credit. Narration and captions in your page language.
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Sample lessons
Real lessons. Real job sites.
Clips straight from the course you'll take. Tap to play with sound and captions.
MODULE 2 · 2026 NEC
GFCI: did all the current come back?
One simple question behind a lifesaving device.
MODULE 1
The rules are scar tissue
Almost every line in the book is somebody's bad day.
What you cover
All four required subject areas.
Seven modules, four CE hours, built for the code Texas just adopted.
01 / 04
NEC code changes
GFCI, AFCI, grounding and bonding: the changes that actually reach your work. 2026 NEC, with 2023 alongside.
02 / 04
Texas law
Occupations Code Chapter 1305: who may do the work, and who answers for it.
03 / 04
Texas rules
16 TAC Chapter 73: licensing, renewal, and what it costs to cross the line.
04 / 04
NFPA 70E safety
Lockout/tagout, boundaries, PPE, and proving a meter before you trust it.
01START HERE
Welcome
How the course works, real seat time, and why the code changes every three years.
02NEC
NEC changes, part 1 — Protecting people
GFCI and AFCI protection, surge protection, emergency disconnects.
03NEC
NEC changes, part 2 — The install itself
Grounding and bonding, working space, conductor sizing, special locations.
04LAW
Texas law — Occupations Code 1305
License types and scope, the contractor and master relationship.
05RULES
Texas rules — 16 TAC Chapter 73
Renewal, CE, conduct, and keeping your license clean.
06SAFETY
Electrical safety — NFPA 70E
Electrically safe work condition, arc flash, PPE, live-dead-live.
07FINISH
Wrap and completion
What to carry back to the truck, and your certificate of completion.
Apprentice electricians
Renewing an apprentice license? This course counts.
Texas apprentice electricians need 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education to renew. CortovaVolt TX is TDLR Course #33375: all 4 hours, online, with no graded final. Journeyman and master electricians renew with the same course.
Not sure it fits your renewal? Use the renewal check.
Spanish-speaking electricians
Listen in Spanish. Renew in Texas.
CortovaVolt TX is a TDLR-listed English course with a Spanish translation you can listen to, built in from day one, not bolted on. Switch between English and Spanish whenever you like. Your certificate and the TDLR record are in English.
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How it feels
Try the course right here.
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Code edition
2026 or 2023. One tap.
TEXAS ADOPTED
Language
Listening language.
You already know how to do the work. This isn’t a how-to-be-an-electrician course, it’s the part of the job that lives on paper.
TDLR-listed English course with a Spanish listening option.
Honest seat time
The clock only counts you.
00:00:00
● COUNTING WHILE YOU'RE HERE
Switch to another tab and come back. This clock pauses, exactly like the course clock does.
The finish line
The hours are the requirement.
NO GRADED FINALQuick checks along the way keep you sharp, but nothing follows you around.
Price today
$24.99
- 4 TDLR-approved CE hours · Course #33375
- 2026 NEC Texas adopted, with 2023 alongside
- Texas law (Ch. 1305), rules (16 TAC 73), NFPA 70E
- TDLR-listed English course with a Spanish listening option.
- Certificate of completion · hours reported to TDLR by the provider
- Request a refund for any reason within 30 days of purchase and before your course completion has been reported to TDLR. Email help@cortova.net from the address used at purchase.
Secure checkout. You'll review the course policies before you pay. Questions: help@cortova.net
BUYING FOR A CREW?
$22.99 per seat for 5 or more seats in one order. You get one seat code per electrician by email; each person enrolls under their own name and license number. Unused codes are refundable for 30 days.
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How it works
Enrolled in minutes.
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Your enrollment details and an authenticator app keep the hours yours.
Learn at your pace
Study on the screen that works for you. Pause when work needs your attention.
Verified reviews
What electricians say.
Every review is from a learner who completed the course, shown as first name and last initial. All ratings are published, high or low.
Questions
Straight answers.
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30-day money-back guarantee*
Request a refund for any reason within 30 days of purchase and before your course completion has been reported to TDLR. Email help@cortova.net from the address used at purchase.
Is this course approved by TDLR?
Yes. CortovaVolt TX is TDLR Course #33375, offered by TDLR continuing education provider #2563, for Texas electrician license renewal.
Does this count for an apprentice electrician renewal?
Yes. Apprentice electricians renewing a Texas license need 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education, and this course provides all 4. If you are in a TDLR-registered apprenticeship program, use the renewal check to see which option applies to you.
How long does it take?
Four hours of real seat time. The course clock runs only while the course is in front of you, and pauses when you step away.
Is there a final exam?
No graded final. Quick checks along the way keep you sharp; the hours are the requirement.
Which NEC edition does it cover?
The 2026 NEC, adopted as the Texas electrical code effective September 1, 2026, with the 2023 edition right alongside. Switch between them with one tap.
Can I listen in Spanish?
TDLR-listed English course with a Spanish listening option.
What do I need?
A phone, tablet or computer with a browser, and an authenticator app for sign-in. Your progress follows you between devices.
What if it is not for me?
Request a refund for any reason within 30 days of purchase and before your course completion has been reported to TDLR. Email help@cortova.net from the address used at purchase.
Can I buy seats for my crew?
Yes. Five or more seats in one order are $22.99 each. You receive one seat code per seat by email; each electrician redeems a code with their own email and enrolls under their own name and license number. Unused codes are refundable within 30 days.
Will the price change?
Yes. The price is $24.99 now. On March 1, 2027, it goes to $34.99.
Who do I contact for help?
Email help@cortova.net.
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