How to get a Electrical license in Texas
The full Texas electrical licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 5/26/2026.
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Prep for the Texas Electrical exam
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Master Electrician License (or Journeyman / Residential Wireman)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a electrical license in Texas?
You need journeyman: 8,000 hours under licensed master. master: 12,000 hours as journeyman.. Then pass the Texas Master Electrician Exam (open-book, NEC-based) administered by PSI Services (TDLR-approved). Applications go through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
What exam do I need to pass?
Texas Master Electrician Exam (open-book, NEC-based) — administered by PSI Services (TDLR-approved).
How much experience do I need?
Journeyman: 8,000 hours under licensed master. Master: 12,000 hours as journeyman.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Application fee: $30 exam + $115 license. Renewal: 1 year, $115 + 4 hrs CE annually (NEC code update course required). Master allows running an electrical contracting company (separate $115 contractor registration + $300K liability insurance). Reciprocity with select states for journeyman level.
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