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Title: Texas Municipalities Adopt 2023 National Electrical Code: New Mandates Require Surge Protection for Residential Panel Upgrades

McKinney, Texas, United States, 18th Mar 2026 — As cities and counties across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex transition to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), homeowners are encountering a critical new safety requirement. Any electrical panel upgrade, replacement, or new construction project now mandates the installation of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) to safeguard the modern home’s increasing investment in sensitive electronics.Texas Adopts 2023 NEC as the New Gold StandardThe Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) officially adopted the 2023 NEC as the minimum electrical standard for the state, effective September 1, 2023. This means any non-exempt electrical work initiated after this date must comply with these updated safety protocols.Major North Texas hubs, including Dallas and Fort Worth, have implemented these standards. Under Section 230.67, all services supplying dwelling units must be equipped with an SPD as an integral part of the equipment or located immediately adjacent to it. Crucially, this rule applies not just to new builds, but to any residential service equipment being replaced.Why the Mandate Matters: Protecting the $10,000 Digital HomeThe shift in code reflects a changing reality: the average U.S. household now owns approximately 21 connected devices. With Americans spending an average of over $3,000 on smart devices and thousands more on home automation and entertainment, the total value of vulnerable electronics often exceeds $10,000 per household."Modern homes are sophisticated tech hubs," says a representative from ABR Electric in Allen. "We are fielding numerous questions from homeowners who are surprised to learn that surge protection is no longer an 'optional' add-on, but a legal requirement designed to protect their HVA...

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