Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Inspection Regulations

By December 1, 2024, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) was required to adopt rules for EV charger inspections. Those rules are published in the Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Part 4 Chapter 96 Subchapter C. The Commission is authorized to set fees to cover the cost of administering an inspection program and establish exemptions. EV charger station providers must have equipment registered, inspected, and maintained in compliance with the code.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is authorized to periodically conduct an inspection of EV chargers, including for complaints, to verify compliance with requirements and standards. TDLR must establish methods by which consumers can provide complaints regarding EV chargers.

(Reference Texas Statutes, Occupations Code 2311.0101-2311.0306 and Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Part 4, Chapter 96)