Electrician License Requirements in Texas
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Texas, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
Licensing authority
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Phone: (800) 803-9202
Website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours under a licensed Texas master electrician (you may sit for the exam at 7,000 hours) | Two-portion written exam, 70% to pass each part, open book (2023 NEC) |
| Master Electrician Master |
At least 2 years (12,000 hours) as a licensed journeyman | Master electrician exam (PSI) |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Code edition
2023 NEC (open-book exam)
Fees
$30 application to TDLR + $78 exam (both portions) to PSI
Renewal & continuing education
Annual renewal; 4 hours of continuing education required each year.
Studying for the Texas electrician exam?
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before applying.
Sources: TDLR — Electricians (official) · TDLR — Journeyman application (official)