Is Texas 16 TAC 73.100 in force?

Yes. In force from Sep 1, 2026.

Which products does Texas 16 TAC 73.100 affect?

Texas 16 TAC 73.100 affects Residential energy storage systems and Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

When does Texas 16 TAC 73.100 take effect?

The effective date on file is September 1, 2026.

16 TAC 73.100

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Texas 16 TAC 73.100 do? Requires electrical work to follow the 2026 National Electrical Code from Sep 1, 2026, with a limited exception for ground-fault protection on certain outdoor outlets.

Facts

Kind: Code amendment
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: September 1, 2026
Effective: September 1, 2026
Topics: Permitting, Interconnection
Products: Residential energy storage systems Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (opens in a new tab)
Citation: 16 TAC 73.100 (2026 National Electrical Code adopted by TDLR), 51 TexReg 5776 (Aug 28, 2026)

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