| 8/31/2004 |
NEW DAY FOR ELECTRICIANS IN TEXAS
NEW DAY FOR ELECTRICIANS IN TEXAS
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| 8/12/2004 |
Electricians Penalties and Sanctions
Electricians Penalties and Sanctions
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1305
16 Texas Administration Code, Chapter 73
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| 6/17/2004 |
TDLR BEGINS ACCEPTING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS
TDLR BEGINS ACCEPTING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are now available on agency website at
http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elecforms.htm
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| 6/2/2004 |
Manufacturing, construction add steam to economy
Manufacturing, construction add steam to economy
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| 5/28/2004 |
White looks to update building-permit rules
White looks to update building-permit rules
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| 5/3/2004 |
TDLR Proposed Electrician Rules
http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elecprop.htm |
| 5/3/2004 |
Elected Officials: Who Represents Me?
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm |
| 4/1/2004 |
Department of Labor Overtime Proposed Regulations Regarding Exempt Employees
Update on Department of Labor Overtime Proposed Regulations Regarding Exempt Employees |
| 3/15/2004 |
Expansions and Relocations
Expansions and Relocations |
| 3/13/2004 |
How to calculate fringe benefits
Wage rates for Davis - Bacon construction jobs |
| 3/1/2004 |
Texas License Forms Now Available
These forms are available for download in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. You must use the latest version of Acrobat Reader (version 6) to view these .pdf files. This program is available as a free download for Windows or Macintosh operating systems. |
| 2/17/2004 |
TDLR Electrical Seminar in Austin 2/18/04
TDLR OFFERS OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICIAN LICENSING PROGRAM
Officials Will Outline New Program at Cen Tex IEC Meeting in Austin |
| 2/16/2004 |
Texas Electrician License Update
TEXAS ELECTRICIAN LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TDLR
ACTUAL TDLR FORMS AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2004 |
| 1/8/2004 |
Texas Health Insurance Relief
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Proposed Rules Make Health Insurance More Affordable. |
| 12/9/2003 |
Grassroots Alert: Call or Write Your Senators On Association Health Plans (AHPs)
Don't let the U.S. Senate adjourn without acting to protect your business from rising health care costs. AHPs are one way for the small business community to provide health insurance in the face of spiraling health care costs but your Senators need to hear from you. You can contact your Senators using the steps outlined below. |
| 12/4/2003 |
Houston Runoff Elections; Saturday December 6, 2003
Get out the vote! |
| 11/22/2003 |
TDLR BOARD RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF ELECTRICIAN RULES
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Update
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| 11/21/2003 |
TDLR ADOPTS GUIDELINES FOR CRIMINAL HISTORIES
Action More Closely Aligns Requirements with Statutes |
| 11/4/2003 |
Don't Forget to Vote!
Be part of the democratic process. |
| 11/3/2003 |
Construction Surges to Record in September
Residential and Commercial Construction Update |
| 10/18/2003 |
Housing construction climbs in September
Construction news |
| 10/15/2003 |
City Of Houston Candidate List for November Elections
A look at the upcoming elections for the City of Houston |
| 10/13/2003 |
City of Houston Ballot Propostions
Collective Bargaining Proposition for Fire Fighters and Light Rail |
| 10/9/2003 |
IEC Texas Gulf Coast Wins Chapter of the Year
IEC Congratulates the 2003 National Award Winners |
| 10/3/2003 |
IEC Hails House Committee Recommendation to Repeal Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Acts
An update on Federal Davis-Bacon wage rates |
| 9/25/2003 |
Texas Special Session: H.B. 24 Passes House and Senate
This bill will provide the necessary funding for the Electrical Division of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. |
| 9/9/2003 |
Texas Constitutional Amendment Voting - Tort Reform
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS VOTING
Election day September 13
Last Day of Early Voting Tuesday, Sept. 9 |
| 8/20/2003 |
Proposed Texas Licensing Rules for Electricians
Administrative Rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73 |
| 8/19/2003 |
New Requirements for Electrical Service Work
A Hidden Gem from the 78th Legislature: HB 705.
DPS criminal background checks now required on all residential service calls. http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ The act goes into effect September 1, 2003. |
| 8/13/2003 |
Houston Permit Fees to Increase in 2004
Houston City Council has approved the first increase in permit fees since 1987.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 12, 2004 |
| 8/12/2003 |
Economists predict turnaround in 2004
Economic update |
| 8/7/2003 |
IEC National Saves Apprenticeship in California
IEC National Saves Apprenticeship in California |
| 8/5/2003 |
Houston Economic Outlook
Houston’s Midyear Outlook: Positive Growth Ahead
A Report from the Dallas Federal Reserve |
| 8/1/2003 |
Houston Real Estate News
An update on Texas Gulf Coast real estate |
| 7/30/2003 |
Texas Electrical Licensing Bill
A current copy of the electrical licensing bill signed by the Governor. |
| 7/28/2003 |
Houston Real Estate News
Recent trends in the Houston real estate market |
| 7/22/2003 |
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Please visit www.license.state.tx.us for current news and forms. |
| 7/21/2003 |
TDLR Receives Funding
HB 9 Signed by Governor Perry |
| 7/15/2003 |
IEC Legislative Update
Recent updates on state licensing and insurance |
| 6/28/2003 |
IEC Pushes AHP Legislation Through House of Representatives
IEC Pushes AHP Legislation Through House of Representatives |
| 6/10/2003 |
IEC Attacks Project Labor Agreements on Capitol Hill
IEC Attacks Project Labor Agreements on Capitol Hill |
| 6/8/2003 |
Texas Legislative Update
TEXAS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
STATE LICENSING BILL PASSES HOUSE AND SENATE |
| 5/22/2003 |
OSHA IS LOOKING FOR YOU AGAIN!
ACTION ALERT!
A Legislative and Political Update to IEC Leaders |
| 5/12/2003 |
Legislative Activity Contingent Payment
ACTION ALERT!
A Legislative and Political Update to IEC Leaders |
| 5/2/2003 |
Legislative Activity on Indemnity Clauses
A Legislative and Political Update to IEC Leaders. |
| 4/21/2003 |
IEC Legislative Update
News from the Texas Capitol |
| 4/14/2003 |
IEC Pushes Passage of The Truth in Employment Act
IEC Pushes Passage of The Truth in Employment Act |
| 4/11/2003 |
Health Insurance Relief HR 897
Open Letter to Representative Gallego |
| 4/7/2003 |
Association Health Plans
Subcommittee Votes Tomorrow on AHP Bill to Help 41 Million Uninsured |
| 3/11/2003 |
IEC Legislative Report
News from the Texas Capitol |
| 3/2/2003 |
Construction spending shows big gains in December
Construction spending shows big gains in December |
| 2/12/2003 |
IEC Supports Association Health Plans
Independent Electrical Contractors Support AHPs in Small Business Fairness Act |
| 2/8/2003 |
IEC of Texas Day in Austin
Take one day to support the future of your business
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| 1/29/2003 |
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes PLA Challenge
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal Challenging PLA Restrictions |
| 1/21/2003 |
Contingent Payment Brief
Contingent Payment
S.B. 256 by Harris
H.B. 541 by Chisum |
| 1/20/2003 |
78th Texas Legislature
An update of the Texas Senate and Committee assignments. |
| 1/11/2003 |
Coming Legislation to Texas Lawmakers
A sample of pre-filed legislation. |
| 11/27/2002 |
IEC Helps to Keep Davis Bacon Out of Homeland Security
IEC Wins Major Victories as President Bush Completes the Legislative Agenda for the Year |
| 11/21/2002 |
Senator Snowe Plans to Make Health Insurance Affordable for Small Business Employees
Senator Snowe Plans to Make Health Insurance Affordable for Small Business Employees |
| 11/19/2002 |
Senate confirms new NLRB appointments
Republican Candidates Confirmed to National Labor Relations Board |
| 11/11/2002 |
New Texas Speaker of the House
CRADDICK GAINS SPEAKERSHIP |
| 11/7/2002 |
2002 Political Recap
REPUBLICANS SWEEP TEXAS; CONTROL TEXAS SENATE AND HOUSE; IEC TEXAS GULF COAST ENDORSED
CANDIDATES WIN |
| 10/9/2002 |
IEC Texas Gulf Coast wins Chapter of the Year
IEC Texas Gulf Coast is please to announce that is received Chapter of the Year award at the recent IEC National Convention. |
| 9/18/2002 |
Labor Secretary Chao Champions Small Business Health Care in New Report
The IEC is currently attempting to help small business owners control their group health costs. |
| 7/16/2002 |
Court Ruling Clears PLA Hurdles for Merit Shop Contractors
U.S. Court upholds Bush's ban on PLAs |
| 6/13/2002 |
Permanent estate tax repeal killed in Senate
Democrats repel efforts at repeal |
| 6/11/2002 |
NewPower pulls out of Texas market
Top rival to Reliant pulling out means a blow to deregulation. |
| 6/11/2002 |
Supreme Court chips away at Disabilities Act
All justices agree risky jobs not a right |
| 6/5/2002 |
Arbitration Update
New Arbitration Guidelines Handed Down by Texas Supreme Court |
| 5/31/2002 |
Davis Bacon Needed by ALL Members
U.S. DOL is now accepting Davis Bacon surveys for any electrical work done in 2001. |
| 5/16/2002 |
City of Houston Adopts 2002 NEC
IEC helps pass of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code for the City of Houston. |
| 4/29/2002 |
Journeyman Exam Update
City of Houston Journeyman Exam Requirements. |
| 4/24/2002 |
City of Houston Journeyman Exam Update
The City of Houston recently amended the Journeyman Exam Ordinance (407.2) to make it easier for qualified individuals to take the exam. |
| 4/1/2002 |
Construction Spending Rose in February
Construction spending jumped 1.1 percent in February on a rise in private residential building. |
| 2/14/2002 |
International Code Council Electrical Codes May Soon Become Obsolete for Electricians
Truth or Fiction? |
| 2/13/2002 |
To Remove a Meter: From Reliant HL&P
Generally, Temporary Service |
| 2/13/2002 |
Contractor's Guide to Electric Service: From Reliant HL&P
Temporary or Permanent Service
(secondary voltage within 60ft.) |
| 1/23/2002 |
Million-dollar junk?
West University Examiner
by Les Albin |
| 1/18/2002 |
Electric Deregulation Decisions
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| 1/16/2002 |
Texas Clean Air Incentives
TNRCC incentive program for on and off road diesel construction equipment and fleet vehicles.
Help avoid the EPA work-day shift. |
| 1/12/2002 |
Bush Makes Two Recess Appointments
By John King
CNN Washington Bureau |
| 1/11/2002 |
Houston Partnership Unveils 2002 Outlook
Modest Job Growth Predicted |
| 1/10/2002 |
Texas to consider Electrical Licensing Bill
Texas Legislative iterim committee now exploring electrical licensing. |
| 1/8/2002 |
U.S. Supreme Court Decision - ADA Case Turned on Definition of Disability
Important Supreme Court Decision on Disability |
