Publicly Funded Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Standards

By Dec. 1, 2024, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), in consultation with the Texas Department of Transportation, was required to adopt standards for EV chargers to ensure that the connectors or plugs are widely compatible with as many EVs as practicable. The relevant standards are published in the Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Part 4, Chapter 96 Subchapter A.

EV charging providers shall disclose on the EV charger display the method(s) for calculating the fee to charge, the current rate, and applicable surcharges. Itemized receipts must be made available if requested by a user. EV charger providers shall remove from operation and from digital maps of available chargers any equipment that poses a safety risk. Such chargers shall also be clearly marked “out of order.”

After Dec. 1, 2024, publicly available EV chargers funded through public grants or state rebate programs must meet additional standards adopted by TDLR. For more information see the TDLR EV Charging Stations website .

Exemptions, including for legacy chargers, may apply. Penalties for non-compliance may also apply.

(Reference Texas Statutes, Occupations Code 2311.0206 and 2311.0303 - 2311.0306 and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Part 4, Chapter 96)