# Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.101: GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.101

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.101
- **Heading:** GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.101

## Text

(a) The executive director or commission, as appropriate, shall:

(1) by rule establish the financial responsibility requirements for electrical contractors; and

(2) after publication of the National Electrical Code by the National Fire Protection Association every three years, adopt the revised National Electrical Code as the electrical code for the state.

(b) The executive director or commissioner, as appropriate, may:

(1) establish reciprocity agreements with other states that have licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and

(2) take other action as necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.001 § 1305.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.001.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.002 § 1305.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.002.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.003 § 1305.003. EXEMPTIONS; APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.003.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.004 § 1305.004. NONAPPLICABILITY OF LAW GOVERNING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.004.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.051 § 1305.051. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND LICENSING ADVISORY BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.051.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.052 § 1305.052. TERMS; VACANCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.052.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.053 § 1305.053. PRESIDING OFFICER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.053.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.054 § 1305.054. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.054.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.101 § 1305.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.101.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.102 § 1305.102. RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.102.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.103 § 1305.103. FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.103.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.104 § 1305.104. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.104.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.105 § 1305.105. PERSONNEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.105.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.151 § 1305.151. LICENSE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C1305_S1305.151.md)

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