Practice questions on the Texas electrician licensing path — hours, supervision, application forms and fees, the exam, renewal, continuing education and reciprocity — where the answer to every question is a word-for-word extract from the page the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation publishes it on. This is NOT National Electrical Code practice. The Texas journeyman and master examinations are open-book NEC examinations and contain no questions on Texas law or TDLR rules at all, so nothing here rehearses exam content and no NEC text is reproduced. What it rehearses is everything around the exam, which is where applications actually fail: that 7,000 hours lets you sit the journeyman exam but 8,000 is required for the licence; that Journeyman Industrial experience cannot be used to qualify for Master; that hours from a career and technology education programme count for Residential Wireman and for nothing else; that a licence expired more than three years cannot be renewed at all. Answers 'how many hours to take the Texas journeyman electrician exam', 'Texas electrician license renewal fee', 'which states does Texas have electrician reciprocity with', 'how many CE hours for a Texas journeyman electrician' and 'what NEC edition is the Texas electrician exam'. The exam moves from the 2023 NEC to the 2026 NEC on 1 September 2026 and both statements are recorded here from the pages that make them.

Facts extracted from the freely published licensing pages of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the state agency that issues these licences, and from the candidate information bulletin its examination vendor publishes and TDLR links to. Each record carries a short attributed quote and a link back to the page it came from. Licence requirements, fees and examination arrangements are public regulatory facts. No National Electrical Code text is reproduced: the NEC is NFPA's document, the examinations are open-book against a copy the candidate buys, and nothing here quotes it.

Texas electrician licensing: practice questions with the answer quoted from TDLR


Answer: they may not require you to take a municipal or regional examination if you hold a state electrical license

**Answer:** they may not require you to take a municipal or regional examination if you hold a state electrical license

**Question:** Can a city make me sit a municipal exam if I hold a state electrician licence?

**Topic:** Municipal licensing

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Also they may not require you to take a municipal or regional examination if you hold a state electrical license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can a city make me sit a municipal exam if I hold a state electrician licence?

Can a city make me sit a municipal exam if I hold a state electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: The language does not, however, prevent cities from collecting “building permit” fees

**Answer:** The language does not, however, prevent cities from collecting “building permit” fees

**Question:** Can a city still charge building permit fees to a state-licensed electrician?

**Topic:** Municipal licensing

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> The language does not, however, prevent cities from collecting “building permit” fees.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can a city still charge building permit fees to a state-licensed electrician?

Can a city still charge building permit fees to a state-licensed electrician? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the instructor must attend the remainder of the course to obtain credit for the whole course

**Answer:** the instructor must attend the remainder of the course to obtain credit for the whole course

**Question:** Can a continuing education instructor claim credit for the course they teach?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> However, if the instructor does not teach the entire course, the instructor must attend the remainder of the course to obtain credit for the whole course. No partial course credit is allowed.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Can a continuing education instructor claim credit for the course they teach?

Can a continuing education instructor claim credit for the course they teach? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: your license renewal fees are waived. This does not include late renewal fees

**Answer:** your license renewal fees are waived. This does not include late renewal fees

**Question:** Can a CTE instructor get their licence renewal fee waived?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> It depends. If you meet the requirements below, your license renewal fees are waived. This does not include late renewal fees. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can a CTE instructor get their licence renewal fee waived?

Can a CTE instructor get their licence renewal fee waived? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: There is no grace period that allows you to work while waiting for your license to be issued

**Answer:** There is no grace period that allows you to work while waiting for your license to be issued

**Question:** Can a new hire work on site while waiting for their apprentice card?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Yes, anyone performing electrical work must obtain a license prior to performing the work. There is no grace period that allows you to work while waiting for your license to be issued.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can a new hire work on site while waiting for their apprentice card?

Can a new hire work on site while waiting for their apprentice card? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a Residential Appliance Installer license may only be assigned to one Residential Appliance Installation Contractor

**Answer:** a Residential Appliance Installer license may only be assigned to one Residential Appliance Installation Contractor

**Question:** Can a Residential Appliance Installer licence be assigned to more than one contractor?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Residential Appliance Installer

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No, a Residential Appliance Installer license may only be assigned to one Residential Appliance Installation Contractor, unless the Residential Appliance Installer owns more than 50% of the installation contracting business.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can a Residential Appliance Installer licence be assigned to more than one contractor?

Can a Residential Appliance Installer licence be assigned to more than one contractor? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Loose-leaf, spiralbound, or ring-bound copies of the NEC book, will NOT be allowed in the examination room

**Answer:** Loose-leaf, spiralbound, or ring-bound copies of the NEC book, will NOT be allowed in the examination room

**Question:** Can I bring a ring-bound or spiral-bound NEC to the Texas exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Loose-leaf, spiralbound, or ring-bound copies of the NEC book, will NOT be allowed in the examination room.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Can I bring a ring-bound or spiral-bound NEC to the Texas exam?

Can I bring a ring-bound or spiral-bound NEC to the Texas exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation dictionary

**Answer:** Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation dictionary

**Question:** Can I bring a translation dictionary into the Texas electrician exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation dictionary. The dictionary cannot contain pictures or definitions.

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Question: Can I bring a translation dictionary into the Texas electrician exam?

Can I bring a translation dictionary into the Texas electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You must apply by mail for the initial license application

**Answer:** You must apply by mail for the initial license application

**Question:** Can I file my first Texas journeyman electrician application online?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> You must apply by mail for the initial license application.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Can I file my first Texas journeyman electrician application online?

Can I file my first Texas journeyman electrician application online? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Candidate’s NEC book may be highlighted, underlined, and/or contain notes prior to the examination session

**Answer:** Candidate’s NEC book may be highlighted, underlined, and/or contain notes prior to the examination session

**Question:** Can I highlight and tab my NEC book before the exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Candidate’s NEC book may be highlighted, underlined, and/or contain notes prior to the examination session.

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Question: Can I highlight and tab my NEC book before the exam?

Can I highlight and tab my NEC book before the exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same course more than once

**Answer:** You may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same course more than once

**Question:** Can I take the same continuing education course twice for credit?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> You may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same course more than once.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Can I take the same continuing education course twice for credit?

Can I take the same continuing education course twice for credit? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Texas does not have a path for transferring electrical contracting business licenses

**Answer:** Texas does not have a path for transferring electrical contracting business licenses

**Question:** Can I transfer an out-of-state electrical contracting business licence to Texas?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Texas does not have a path for transferring electrical contracting business licenses.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can I transfer an out-of-state electrical contracting business licence to Texas?

Can I transfer an out-of-state electrical contracting business licence to Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Courses must be from a registered TDLR provider

**Answer:** Courses must be from a registered TDLR provider

**Question:** Can I use a continuing education course from any provider?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Courses must be from a registered TDLR provider. Un-approved courses will not count toward your required hours for license renewal.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Can I use a continuing education course from any provider?

Can I use a continuing education course from any provider? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Candidates are NOT permitted to have their NEC books tabbed with homemade, DIY, or non-NEC tabs

**Answer:** Candidates are NOT permitted to have their NEC books tabbed with homemade, DIY, or non-NEC tabs

**Question:** Can I use homemade tabs in my NEC book?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Candidates are NOT permitted to have their NEC books tabbed with homemade, DIY, or non-NEC tabs.

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Question: Can I use homemade tabs in my NEC book?

Can I use homemade tabs in my NEC book? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you can only perform electrical work within the city where you are licensed

**Answer:** you can only perform electrical work within the city where you are licensed

**Question:** Can I work anywhere in Texas on a municipal electrician licence?

**Topic:** Municipal licensing

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Yes, but you can only perform electrical work within the city where you are licensed. A municipal license is not valid statewide.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can I work anywhere in Texas on a municipal electrician licence?

Can I work anywhere in Texas on a municipal electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience may not be used to qualify for a Master Electrician license

**Answer:** Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience may not be used to qualify for a Master Electrician license

**Question:** Can Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience qualify me for a Texas master electrician licence?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Master Electrician License

> Note that Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience may not be used to qualify for a Master Electrician license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm>

Question: Can Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience qualify me for a Texas master electrician licence?

Can Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience qualify me for a Texas master electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Eligibility to sit for the Master Electrician exam requires that you hold a Journeyman license for two years as required by Texas Occupations Code, Section 1305.153 - not a Journeyman Industrial Electrician license

**Answer:** Eligibility to sit for the Master Electrician exam requires that you hold a Journeyman license for two years as required by Texas Occupations Code, Section 1305.153 - not a Journeyman Industrial Electrician license

**Question:** Can two years holding a Journeyman Industrial licence qualify me to sit the Master exam?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No. Eligibility to sit for the Master Electrician exam requires that you hold a Journeyman license for two years as required by Texas Occupations Code, Section 1305.153 - not a Journeyman Industrial Electrician license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Can two years holding a Journeyman Industrial licence qualify me to sit the Master exam?

Can two years holding a Journeyman Industrial licence qualify me to sit the Master exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Hours spent completing a CTE program may not be credited toward any on-the-job training required to apply for another type of electrician license

**Answer:** Hours spent completing a CTE program may not be credited toward any on-the-job training required to apply for another type of electrician license

**Question:** Do CTE programme hours count toward another Texas electrician licence?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No. Hours spent completing a CTE program may not be credited toward any on-the-job training required to apply for another type of electrician license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Do CTE programme hours count toward another Texas electrician licence?

Do CTE programme hours count toward another Texas electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Contractors and Residential Appliance Installers are not required to complete continuing education

**Answer:** Contractors and Residential Appliance Installers are not required to complete continuing education

**Question:** Do electrical contractors have to take continuing education?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Contractors and Residential Appliance Installers are not required to complete continuing education.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Do electrical contractors have to take continuing education?

Do electrical contractors have to take continuing education? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Persons performing subject electrical work must be licensed as electricians

**Answer:** Persons performing subject electrical work must be licensed as electricians

**Question:** Do employees of a city or school district need an electrician licence?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Yes. Persons performing subject electrical work must be licensed as electricians, unless exempt under <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/eleclaw.htm#l1305003> Section 1305.003 .

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Do employees of a city or school district need an electrician licence?

Do employees of a city or school district need an electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You do not need to send your test results to TDLR

**Answer:** You do not need to send your test results to TDLR

**Question:** Do I have to send my exam results to TDLR myself?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> The testing provider will send all exam results TDLR electronically. You do not need to send your test results to TDLR.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Do I have to send my exam results to TDLR myself?

Do I have to send my exam results to TDLR myself? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a state electrician’s license is not required for electrical work performed on a building, structure, or equipment used in agriculture

**Answer:** a state electrician’s license is not required for electrical work performed on a building, structure, or equipment used in agriculture

**Question:** Do I need a Texas electrician licence for electrical work on a farm or ranch?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No, a state electrician’s license is not required for electrical work performed on a building, structure, or equipment used in agriculture.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Do I need a Texas electrician licence for electrical work on a farm or ranch?

Do I need a Texas electrician licence for electrical work on a farm or ranch? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: There are no experience qualifications necessary to apply for this license

**Answer:** There are no experience qualifications necessary to apply for this license

**Question:** Do I need experience to get a Texas electrical apprentice licence?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License

> There are no experience qualifications necessary to apply for this license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm>

Question: Do I need experience to get a Texas electrical apprentice licence?

Do I need experience to get a Texas electrical apprentice licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Contractor licenses do not require examinations

**Answer:** Contractor licenses do not require examinations

**Question:** Do Texas electrical contractor licences require an examination?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No. Contractor licenses do not require examinations.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Do Texas electrical contractor licences require an examination?

Do Texas electrical contractor licences require an examination? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Texas law does not require a political subdivision (i.e. school district, municipality, etc.) to hold an electrical or electrical sign contractor’s license

**Answer:** Texas law does not require a political subdivision (i.e. school district, municipality, etc.) to hold an electrical or electrical sign contractor’s license

**Question:** Does a school district need an electrical contractor licence?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No. Texas law does not require a political subdivision (i.e. school district, municipality, etc.) to hold an electrical or electrical sign contractor’s license to allow an employee to perform electrical work.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Does a school district need an electrical contractor licence?

Does a school district need an electrical contractor licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: employ a licensed Master Electrician to assign their license number to the company as the “Master Electrician of Record.”

**Answer:** employ a licensed Master Electrician to assign their license number to the company as the “Master Electrician of Record.”

**Question:** Does an electrical contracting business need a Master Electrician?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Yes. As an <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/businesses/contractor-elec.htm> Electrical Contractor , you must either obtain and assign your own <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm> Master Electrician license to your company, or employ a licensed Master Electrician to assign their license number to the company as the “Master Electrician of Record.”

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Does an electrical contracting business need a Master Electrician?

Does an electrical contracting business need a Master Electrician? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: This is for Iowa Class A master licenses only Class B will not reciprocate

**Answer:** This is for Iowa Class A master licenses only Class B will not reciprocate

**Question:** Does an Iowa Class B master licence reciprocate into Texas?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> This is for Iowa Class A master licenses only Class B will not reciprocate

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Does an Iowa Class B master licence reciprocate into Texas?

Does an Iowa Class B master licence reciprocate into Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: An applicant must take and pass the Residential Wireman examination even if they have completed a department approved CTE program

**Answer:** An applicant must take and pass the Residential Wireman examination even if they have completed a department approved CTE program

**Question:** Does finishing a CTE programme excuse me from the Residential Wireman exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Yes. An applicant must take and pass the Residential Wireman examination even if they have completed a department approved CTE program.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Does finishing a CTE programme excuse me from the Residential Wireman exam?

Does finishing a CTE programme excuse me from the Residential Wireman exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: TDLR does not accept partial completion of continuing education courses

**Answer:** TDLR does not accept partial completion of continuing education courses

**Question:** Does TDLR accept partial completion of a continuing education course?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> TDLR does not accept partial completion of continuing education courses. However, a provider may allow you to finish the course at another time.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Does TDLR accept partial completion of a continuing education course?

Does TDLR accept partial completion of a continuing education course? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for or renew a license

**Answer:** conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for or renew a license

**Question:** Does TDLR run a criminal background check on electrician applicants?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> The department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for or renew a license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Does TDLR run a criminal background check on electrician applicants?

Does TDLR run a criminal background check on electrician applicants? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Candidates are responsible for bringing their own NEC book to the examination site

**Answer:** Candidates are responsible for bringing their own NEC book to the examination site

**Question:** Does the test centre give me an NEC book?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Candidates are responsible for bringing their own NEC book to the examination site. Electronic notepads will be provided.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Does the test centre give me an NEC book?

Does the test centre give me an NEC book? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Visit our license database and search for the individual or company by name or license number

**Answer:** Visit our license database and search for the individual or company by name or license number

**Question:** How do I check whether a Texas electrician is licensed?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/?program=ELC> Visit our license database and search for the individual or company by name or license number.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: How do I check whether a Texas electrician is licensed?

How do I check whether a Texas electrician is licensed? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you should first contact and/or file a complaint with that local authority

**Answer:** you should first contact and/or file a complaint with that local authority

**Question:** How do I report unlicensed electrical work in a city that licenses electricians itself?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> If you are in an area where a municipal or regional licensing program exists, you should first contact and/or file a complaint with that local authority.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: How do I report unlicensed electrical work in a city that licenses electricians itself?

How do I report unlicensed electrical work in a city that licenses electricians itself? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time

**Answer:** you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time

**Question:** How early should I arrive at the exam site?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.

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Question: How early should I arrive at the exam site?

How early should I arrive at the exam site? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: if your cancellation notice is received 2 days before the scheduled examination date

**Answer:** if your cancellation notice is received 2 days before the scheduled examination date

**Question:** How far ahead must I cancel a Texas electrician exam appointment?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> You may cancel and reschedule an examination appointment without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is received 2 days before the scheduled examination date.

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Question: How far ahead must I cancel a Texas electrician exam appointment?

How far ahead must I cancel a Texas electrician exam appointment? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a review can take from one to six weeks to complete

**Answer:** a review can take from one to six weeks to complete

**Question:** How long can a criminal history review add to my application?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: How long can a criminal history review add to my application?

How long can a criminal history review add to my application? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Answer:** 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Question:** How long do I get for the Texas journeyman calculations portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Journeyman Electrician Calculations Portion 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items) 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How long do I get for the Texas journeyman calculations portion?

How long do I get for the Texas journeyman calculations portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Answer:** 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Question:** How long do I get for the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Journeyman Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How long do I get for the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion?

How long do I get for the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: one year from the date the application was received by TDLR

**Answer:** one year from the date the application was received by TDLR

**Question:** How long do I have to pass the exam after TDLR receives my application?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Applicants have one year from the date the application was received by TDLR to satisfy all the requirements to obtain a license, including passing the examination.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: How long do I have to pass the exam after TDLR receives my application?

How long do I have to pass the exam after TDLR receives my application? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: within thirty business days from the date of separation

**Answer:** within thirty business days from the date of separation

**Question:** How long do I have to replace my Master Electrician of Record?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> When your Master Electrician, Master Sign Electrician, or Residential Appliance Installer of record leaves employment with your business, you must notify the department and designate a new individual to take their place within thirty business days from the date of separation.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: How long do I have to replace my Master Electrician of Record?

How long do I have to replace my Master Electrician of Record? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: valid for one year from the date of issuance

**Answer:** valid for one year from the date of issuance

**Question:** How long is a Texas electrician licence valid before it must be renewed?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: How long is a Texas electrician licence valid before it must be renewed?

How long is a Texas electrician licence valid before it must be renewed? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: equivalent to 50 minutes of actual instruction time

**Answer:** equivalent to 50 minutes of actual instruction time

**Question:** How long is one hour of continuing education?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> One hour of continuing education is equivalent to 50 minutes of actual instruction time.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: How long is one hour of continuing education?

How long is one hour of continuing education? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Answer:** 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

**Question:** How long is the Texas Residential Wireman examination?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Residential Wireman 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass 5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes Examination Fee $64

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Question: How long is the Texas Residential Wireman examination?

How long is the Texas Residential Wireman examination? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Held a journeyman electrician license for at least 2 years

**Answer:** Held a journeyman electrician license for at least 2 years

**Question:** How long must I have held a journeyman licence for Texas master reciprocity?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Held a journeyman electrician license for at least 2 years*.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: How long must I have held a journeyman licence for Texas master reciprocity?

How long must I have held a journeyman licence for Texas master reciprocity? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Held the reciprocal license for at least one year

**Answer:** Held the reciprocal license for at least one year

**Question:** How long must I have held my out-of-state licence to reciprocate into Texas?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Held the reciprocal license for at least one year

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: How long must I have held my out-of-state licence to reciprocate into Texas?

How long must I have held my out-of-state licence to reciprocate into Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Have at least 8,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician

**Answer:** Have at least 8,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician

**Question:** How many hours does a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity need?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Have at least 8,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: How many hours does a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity need?

How many hours does a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Have at least 12,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician

**Answer:** Have at least 12,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician

**Question:** How many hours does a Texas master licence by reciprocity need?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Have at least 12,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: How many hours does a Texas master licence by reciprocity need?

How many hours does a Texas master licence by reciprocity need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 4 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal

**Answer:** 4 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal

**Question:** How many hours of continuing education must a Texas electrician complete before renewing?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> The following licensees are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: How many hours of continuing education must a Texas electrician complete before renewing?

How many hours of continuing education must a Texas electrician complete before renewing? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Answer:** at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Question:** How many hours of on-the-job training do I need before I can take the Texas journeyman electrician exam?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> To apply for a Journeyman Electrician license, you must have completed at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: How many hours of on-the-job training do I need before I can take the Texas journeyman electrician exam?

How many hours of on-the-job training do I need before I can take the Texas journeyman electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 4,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Answer:** 4,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Question:** How many hours of on-the-job training does a Texas Residential Wireman licence need?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Residential Wireman License

> Be able to show that you have completed 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician or Residential Wireman licensed in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm>

Question: How many hours of on-the-job training does a Texas Residential Wireman licence need?

How many hours of on-the-job training does a Texas Residential Wireman licence need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 12,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Answer:** 12,000 hours of on-the-job training

**Question:** How many on-the-job training hours does a Texas master electrician licence require?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Master Electrician License

> You must also be able to show that you have completed 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm>

Question: How many on-the-job training hours does a Texas master electrician licence require?

How many on-the-job training hours does a Texas master electrician licence require? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items)

**Answer:** 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items)

**Question:** How many questions are on the Texas journeyman calculations portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Journeyman Electrician Calculations Portion 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items) 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How many questions are on the Texas journeyman calculations portion?

How many questions are on the Texas journeyman calculations portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items)

**Answer:** 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items)

**Question:** How many questions are on the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Journeyman Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How many questions are on the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion?

How many questions are on the Texas journeyman NEC knowledge portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 33 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items)

**Answer:** 33 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items)

**Question:** How many questions are on the Texas master calculations portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Master Electrician Calculations Portion 33 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 170 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How many questions are on the Texas master calculations portion?

How many questions are on the Texas master calculations portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 75 Items (including 5 Non-Scored Items)

**Answer:** 75 Items (including 5 Non-Scored Items)

**Question:** How many questions are on the Texas master NEC knowledge portion?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Master Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 75 Items (including 5 Non-Scored Items) 150 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass

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Question: How many questions are on the Texas master NEC knowledge portion?

How many questions are on the Texas master NEC knowledge portion? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You may retake each exam as many times as needed until you successfully pass the examination

**Answer:** You may retake each exam as many times as needed until you successfully pass the examination

**Question:** How many times can I retake a Texas electrician exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> You may retake each exam as many times as needed until you successfully pass the examination, however you may be responsible for paying additional examination fees with each attempt.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: How many times can I retake a Texas electrician exam?

How many times can I retake a Texas electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You are allowed to test unlimited through your eligibility period

**Answer:** You are allowed to test unlimited through your eligibility period

**Question:** How many times can I test during my eligibility period?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> You are allowed to test unlimited through your eligibility period.

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Question: How many times can I test during my eligibility period?

How many times can I test during my eligibility period? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: must take four hours of continuing education

**Answer:** must take four hours of continuing education

**Question:** How much continuing education does an electrical apprentice need?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Electrical apprentices and electrical sign apprentices must take four hours of continuing education, or be enrolled in a department-registered <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/AMPS/ShowApprenticePrograms.aspx> electrical apprenticeship training course for license renewal.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: How much continuing education does an electrical apprentice need?

How much continuing education does an electrical apprentice need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: 4 hours of continuing education each license cycle

**Answer:** 4 hours of continuing education each license cycle

**Question:** How much continuing education must I have to renew a Texas journeyman licence?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> You must complete 4 hours of continuing education each license cycle to renew your license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: How much continuing education must I have to renew a Texas journeyman licence?

How much continuing education must I have to renew a Texas journeyman licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually

**Answer:** valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually

**Question:** How often must a Texas journeyman electrician licence be renewed?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> Journeyman Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: How often must a Texas journeyman electrician licence be renewed?

How often must a Texas journeyman electrician licence be renewed? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: will automatically be issued a temporary license

**Answer:** will automatically be issued a temporary license

**Question:** How soon can an apprentice start work after registering online?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License

> Apprentice applicants who register online and report no criminal convictions will automatically be issued a temporary license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm>

Question: How soon can an apprentice start work after registering online?

How soon can an apprentice start work after registering online? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you must work for a licensed electrical contractor and hold the appropriate electrical license in order to perform the installation

**Answer:** you must work for a licensed electrical contractor and hold the appropriate electrical license in order to perform the installation

**Question:** I already hold a TDLR electrical licence — do I also need a Residential Appliance Installer licence?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Residential Appliance Installer

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No, but you must work for a licensed electrical contractor and hold the appropriate electrical license in order to perform the installation.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: I already hold a TDLR electrical licence — do I also need a Residential Appliance Installer licence?

I already hold a TDLR electrical licence — do I also need a Residential Appliance Installer licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you may verify your own “on-the-job training” for the years that you held the license

**Answer:** you may verify your own “on-the-job training” for the years that you held the license

**Question:** I held a city master electrician licence — can I verify my own hours?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Master Electrician License

> If you hold or have held a municipal or regional master electrician’s license, you may verify your own “on-the-job training” for the years that you held the license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm>

Question: I held a city master electrician licence — can I verify my own hours?

I held a city master electrician licence — can I verify my own hours? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you will only be required to complete a total of four hours of continuing education

**Answer:** you will only be required to complete a total of four hours of continuing education

**Question:** I hold both a master and a journeyman licence — do I need eight hours of continuing education?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> If you hold multiple license types (e.g. you hold both a master electrician license and a journeyman electrician license), then you will only be required to complete a total of four hours of continuing education.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: I hold both a master and a journeyman licence — do I need eight hours of continuing education?

I hold both a master and a journeyman licence — do I need eight hours of continuing education? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you will be required to take an additional approved course in the law, rules, or safety from the NFPA 70E, which will be a minimum of one hour

**Answer:** you will be required to take an additional approved course in the law, rules, or safety from the NFPA 70E, which will be a minimum of one hour

**Question:** I took all four continuing education hours on the NEC — is that enough?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> If you have already taken four hours of continuing education in the NEC only, you will be required to take an additional approved course in the law, rules, or safety from the NFPA 70E, which will be a minimum of one hour.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: I took all four continuing education hours on the NEC — is that enough?

I took all four continuing education hours on the NEC — is that enough? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the time does NOT roll over into your next administration

**Answer:** the time does NOT roll over into your next administration

**Question:** If I finish the first journeyman portion early, does the time carry over?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Please note that if you finish your first portion of your exam the time does NOT roll over into your next administration.

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Question: If I finish the first journeyman portion early, does the time carry over?

If I finish the first journeyman portion early, does the time carry over? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Each supervisor should complete a new form

**Answer:** Each supervisor should complete a new form

**Question:** If several master electricians supervised me, how many experience verification forms do I need?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Each supervisor should complete a new form.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: If several master electricians supervised me, how many experience verification forms do I need?

If several master electricians supervised me, how many experience verification forms do I need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: it is ultimately your responsibility to renew your license before it expires

**Answer:** it is ultimately your responsibility to renew your license before it expires

**Question:** If TDLR's reminder never arrives, whose problem is a lapsed licence?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> However, it is ultimately your responsibility to renew your license before it expires.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: If TDLR's reminder never arrives, whose problem is a lapsed licence?

If TDLR's reminder never arrives, whose problem is a lapsed licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the full 8,000 hours required for licensure

**Answer:** the full 8,000 hours required for licensure

**Question:** Is 7,000 hours enough for the licence itself, or only to sit the exam?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Submitting at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training will simply allow you to take the examination before reaching the full 8,000 hours required for licensure.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Is 7,000 hours enough for the licence itself, or only to sit the exam?

Is 7,000 hours enough for the licence itself, or only to sit the exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a journeyman industrial electrician license is optional

**Answer:** a journeyman industrial electrician license is optional

**Question:** Is a Journeyman Industrial Electrician licence compulsory for industrial work?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Journeyman Industrial Electrician

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> No. Nothing prohibits a licensed electrical apprentice, journeyman, or master from performing industrial electrical work as a journeyman industrial electrician license is optional.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Is a Journeyman Industrial Electrician licence compulsory for industrial work?

Is a Journeyman Industrial Electrician licence compulsory for industrial work? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Service entrance conductors, as defined by the National Electrical Code

**Answer:** Service entrance conductors, as defined by the National Electrical Code

**Question:** Is installing service entrance conductors licensable electrical work in Texas?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Service entrance conductors, as defined by the National Electrical Code.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Is installing service entrance conductors licensable electrical work in Texas?

Is installing service entrance conductors licensable electrical work in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: The NEC HANDBOOK is NOT allowed in the examination room

**Answer:** The NEC HANDBOOK is NOT allowed in the examination room

**Question:** Is the NEC Handbook allowed in the Texas exam room?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> The NEC HANDBOOK is NOT allowed in the examination room.

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Question: Is the NEC Handbook allowed in the Texas exam room?

Is the NEC Handbook allowed in the Texas exam room? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Examinations are available in English and Spanish for no additional cost

**Answer:** Examinations are available in English and Spanish for no additional cost

**Question:** Is the Texas electrician exam available in Spanish?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Examinations are available in English and Spanish for no additional cost.

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Question: Is the Texas electrician exam available in Spanish?

Is the Texas electrician exam available in Spanish? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: The examination is OPEN BOOK

**Answer:** The examination is OPEN BOOK

**Question:** Is the Texas electrician exam open book?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> The examination is OPEN BOOK. You will be allowed to reference the National Electrical Code®, 2023 Edition.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Is the Texas electrician exam open book?

Is the Texas electrician exam open book? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: You must be a resident of Louisiana to qualify for a Texas Master Electrician license

**Answer:** You must be a resident of Louisiana to qualify for a Texas Master Electrician license

**Question:** Is there a residency requirement for Louisiana master reciprocity?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> NOTE: You must be a resident of Louisiana to qualify for a Texas Master Electrician license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Is there a residency requirement for Louisiana master reciprocity?

Is there a residency requirement for Louisiana master reciprocity? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: proof of completion of an approved career and technology education program

**Answer:** proof of completion of an approved career and technology education program

**Question:** Is there an alternative to the 4,000 hours for a Residential Wireman licence?

**Topic:** Eligibility and hours

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Residential Wireman License

> Provide proof of completion of an approved career and technology education program; or,

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm>

Question: Is there an alternative to the 4,000 hours for a Residential Wireman licence?

Is there an alternative to the 4,000 hours for a Residential Wireman licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: There are no examination requirements necessary to apply for this license

**Answer:** There are no examination requirements necessary to apply for this license

**Question:** Is there an exam for the Texas electrical apprentice licence?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License

> There are no examination requirements necessary to apply for this license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm>

Question: Is there an exam for the Texas electrical apprentice licence?

Is there an exam for the Texas electrical apprentice licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Currently there are no reciprocal licensing agreements for any other license types

**Answer:** Currently there are no reciprocal licensing agreements for any other license types

**Question:** Is there reciprocity for any other Texas electrician licence type?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Other License Types - Currently there are no reciprocal licensing agreements for any other license types.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Is there reciprocity for any other Texas electrician licence type?

Is there reciprocity for any other Texas electrician licence type? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Taken and passed the reciprocal state’s examination

**Answer:** Taken and passed the reciprocal state’s examination

**Question:** Must I have passed the other state's own examination to reciprocate?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Taken and passed the reciprocal state’s examination

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Must I have passed the other state's own examination to reciprocate?

Must I have passed the other state's own examination to reciprocate? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: renew online by paying an increased fee, as shown below

**Answer:** renew online by paying an increased fee, as shown below

**Question:** My journeyman licence expired four months ago — can I still renew online?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> If your license has expired within the past 18 months, then you may <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/> renew online by paying an increased fee, as shown below.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: My journeyman licence expired four months ago — can I still renew online?

My journeyman licence expired four months ago — can I still renew online? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you must apply by mail

**Answer:** you must apply by mail

**Question:** My journeyman licence has been expired for two years — can I renew online?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> If your license has been expired for over 18 months, but less than 3 years, you must apply by mail.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: My journeyman licence has been expired for two years — can I renew online?

My journeyman licence has been expired for two years — can I renew online? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Licenses that have been expired for over 3 years cannot be renewed

**Answer:** Licenses that have been expired for over 3 years cannot be renewed

**Question:** My Texas electrician licence has been expired for more than three years — can I renew it?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> *** Licenses that have been expired for over 3 years cannot be renewed, and you will need to <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm> re-apply for a license as a new applicant.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: My Texas electrician licence has been expired for more than three years — can I renew it?

My Texas electrician licence has been expired for more than three years — can I renew it? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Any soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code® may be used for the examination

**Answer:** Any soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code® may be used for the examination

**Question:** What binding of the NEC is allowed in the Texas exam room?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Any soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code® may be used for the examination.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: What binding of the NEC is allowed in the Texas exam room?

What binding of the NEC is allowed in the Texas exam room? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: non-refundable $20 renewal fee

**Answer:** non-refundable $20 renewal fee

**Question:** What does a Texas electrical apprentice licence cost?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License

> Complete an <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/> online application and include the non-refundable $20 renewal fee.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm>

Question: What does a Texas electrical apprentice licence cost?

What does a Texas electrical apprentice licence cost? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: The Journeyman Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions

**Answer:** The Journeyman Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions

**Question:** What does the Texas journeyman electrician examination cost?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> The Journeyman Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions. If you fail a portion or both portions, the retake examination fee is $78.

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Question: What does the Texas journeyman electrician examination cost?

What does the Texas journeyman electrician examination cost? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: The Master Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions

**Answer:** The Master Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions

**Question:** What does the Texas master electrician examination cost?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> The Master Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions. If you fail a portion or both portions, the retake examination fee is $78.

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Question: What does the Texas master electrician examination cost?

What does the Texas master electrician examination cost? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Examination Fee $64

**Answer:** Examination Fee $64

**Question:** What does the Texas Residential Wireman examination cost?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Texas Residential Wireman 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass 5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes Examination Fee $64

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Question: What does the Texas Residential Wireman examination cost?

What does the Texas Residential Wireman examination cost? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: electrical installations in single-family and multifamily dwellings not exceeding four stories

**Answer:** electrical installations in single-family and multifamily dwellings not exceeding four stories

**Question:** What electrical work is a Texas Residential Wireman licensed to do?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Residential Wireman License

> A Residential Wireman is licensed only to perform electrical installations in single-family and multifamily dwellings not exceeding four stories.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm>

Question: What electrical work is a Texas Residential Wireman licensed to do?

What electrical work is a Texas Residential Wireman licensed to do? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form

**Answer:** Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form

**Question:** What extra form does a licence expired over 18 months need?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> ** Licenses that have been expired for over 18 months must include a completed <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/misc/ExpiredLicenseRenewalRequest.pdf> Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form (PDF) .

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: What extra form does a licence expired over 18 months need?

What extra form does a licence expired over 18 months need? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: you will not be able to take the scheduled examination and your examination fee will be forfeited

**Answer:** you will not be able to take the scheduled examination and your examination fee will be forfeited

**Question:** What happens if I arrive late for my Texas electrician exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> If you miss your exam date, or if you arrive late, you will not be able to take the scheduled examination and your examination fee will be forfeited.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: What happens if I arrive late for my Texas electrician exam?

What happens if I arrive late for my Texas electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport), which includes your signature, photograph, and date of birth

**Answer:** a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport), which includes your signature, photograph, and date of birth

**Question:** What identification do I need at the Texas electrician exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> You must provide a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport), which includes your signature, photograph, and date of birth.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: What identification do I need at the Texas electrician exam?

What identification do I need at the Texas electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician

**Answer:** perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician

**Question:** What is a Journeyman Electrician licensed to do in Texas?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> A Journeyman Electrician is licensed to perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: What is a Journeyman Electrician licensed to do in Texas?

What is a Journeyman Electrician licensed to do in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: install, maintain, or extend an electrical wiring system

**Answer:** install, maintain, or extend an electrical wiring system

**Question:** What is a Master Electrician licensed to do in Texas?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Master Electrician License

> A Master Electrician is licensed to install, maintain, or extend an electrical wiring system and the appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached to a building, residence, structure, property, or premises, including service entrance conductors.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm>

Question: What is a Master Electrician licensed to do in Texas?

What is a Master Electrician licensed to do in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: non-refundable $30 application fee

**Answer:** non-refundable $30 application fee

**Question:** What is the application fee for a new Texas journeyman electrician licence?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Submit a completed <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/forms/elc-lic-005-journeyman-electrician-license-application.pdf> Journeyman Electrician License Application Form (PDF) with the non-refundable $30 application fee to:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: What is the application fee for a new Texas journeyman electrician licence?

What is the application fee for a new Texas journeyman electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: non-refundable $45 application fee

**Answer:** non-refundable $45 application fee

**Question:** What is the application fee for a new Texas master electrician licence?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Master Electrician License

> Submit a completed <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/forms/elc-lic-007-master-electrician-application.pdf> Master Electrician License Application Form (PDF) with the non-refundable $45 application fee to:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm>

Question: What is the application fee for a new Texas master electrician licence?

What is the application fee for a new Texas master electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: non-refundable $20 application fee

**Answer:** non-refundable $20 application fee

**Question:** What is the application fee for a new Texas Residential Wireman licence?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Residential Wireman License

> Submit a completed <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/forms/elc-lic-013-residential-wireman-license-application.pdf> License Application Form - Residential Wireman (PDF) with the non-refundable $20 application fee to:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm>

Question: What is the application fee for a new Texas Residential Wireman licence?

What is the application fee for a new Texas Residential Wireman licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: License fee of $30.00

**Answer:** License fee of $30.00

**Question:** What is the fee for a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> License fee of $30.00

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: What is the fee for a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity?

What is the fee for a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: License fee of $45.00

**Answer:** License fee of $45.00

**Question:** What is the fee for a Texas master licence by reciprocity?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> License fee of $45.00

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: What is the fee for a Texas master licence by reciprocity?

What is the fee for a Texas master licence by reciprocity? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: non-refundable $30 renewal fee

**Answer:** non-refundable $30 renewal fee

**Question:** What is the renewal fee for a Texas journeyman electrician licence?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> Complete an <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/> online renewal application and include the non-refundable $30 renewal fee.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: What is the renewal fee for a Texas journeyman electrician licence?

What is the renewal fee for a Texas journeyman electrician licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: which must show that you have passed the statewide examination for electrical work

**Answer:** which must show that you have passed the statewide examination for electrical work

**Question:** What must my letter of good standing show?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> ** You must contact the state where you are licensed to request a letter of good standing, which must show that you have passed the statewide examination for electrical work.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: What must my letter of good standing show?

What must my letter of good standing show? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam

**Answer:** A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam

**Question:** What score do I need to pass a Texas electrician exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: What score do I need to pass a Texas electrician exam?

What score do I need to pass a Texas electrician exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: After your completed application has been received and verified

**Answer:** After your completed application has been received and verified

**Question:** When am I told that I can book the licensing exam?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> After your completed application has been received and verified, you will receive notification that you are approved to take the licensing exam.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: When am I told that I can book the licensing exam?

When am I told that I can book the licensing exam? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2019

**Answer:** the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2019

**Question:** When did journeyman industrial licensing take effect in Texas?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Journeyman Industrial Electrician

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> If you perform journeyman industrial work, the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2019.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: When did journeyman industrial licensing take effect in Texas?

When did journeyman industrial licensing take effect in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2014

**Answer:** the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2014

**Question:** When did journeyman lineman licensing take effect in Texas?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Journeyman Lineman

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> If you perform journeyman lineman work, the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2014.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: When did journeyman lineman licensing take effect in Texas?

When did journeyman lineman licensing take effect in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the licensing provisions took effect March 1, 2008

**Answer:** the licensing provisions took effect March 1, 2008

**Question:** When did residential appliance installer licensing take effect in Texas?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Residential Appliance Installer

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> If you perform residential appliance installation, the licensing provisions took effect March 1, 2008.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: When did residential appliance installer licensing take effect in Texas?

When did residential appliance installer licensing take effect in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: the licensing provisions took effect September 1, 2004

**Answer:** the licensing provisions took effect September 1, 2004

**Question:** When did Texas electrician licensing take effect?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> If you perform electrical work, the licensing provisions took effect September 1, 2004.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: When did Texas electrician licensing take effect?

When did Texas electrician licensing take effect? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Starting March 11, 2025, the Journeyman Electrician exam was changed to consist of 2 separate parts

**Answer:** Starting March 11, 2025, the Journeyman Electrician exam was changed to consist of 2 separate parts

**Question:** When did the Texas journeyman exam split into two parts?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Starting March 11, 2025, the Journeyman Electrician exam was changed to consist of 2 separate parts: a knowledge portion and a calculations portion.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: When did the Texas journeyman exam split into two parts?

When did the Texas journeyman exam split into two parts? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Your grade will be handed to you at the test center by the PSI proctor after you have completed the test

**Answer:** Your grade will be handed to you at the test center by the PSI proctor after you have completed the test

**Question:** When do I find out whether I passed?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> Your grade will be handed to you at the test center by the PSI proctor after you have completed the test.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: When do I find out whether I passed?

When do I find out whether I passed? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE REFERENCED TO THE 2026 NEC

**Answer:** EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE REFERENCED TO THE 2026 NEC

**Question:** When do the Texas electrician examinations move to the 2026 NEC?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE REFERENCED TO THE 2026 NEC.

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Question: When do the Texas electrician examinations move to the 2026 NEC?

When do the Texas electrician examinations move to the 2026 NEC? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: must be completed within the term of the license being renewed

**Answer:** must be completed within the term of the license being renewed

**Question:** When in my licence term do the continuing education courses have to be taken?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Continuing education courses must be completed within the term of the license being renewed.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: When in my licence term do the continuing education courses have to be taken?

When in my licence term do the continuing education courses have to be taken? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Your score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination

**Answer:** Your score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination

**Question:** When is my Texas electrician exam score given to me?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

> Your score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination.

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Question: When is my Texas electrician exam score given to me?

When is my Texas electrician exam score given to me? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: PO Box 12157

**Answer:** PO Box 12157

**Question:** Where do I post my Texas journeyman electrician application?

**Topic:** Application and fees

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PO Box 12157 Austin TX, 78711-2157

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Where do I post my Texas journeyman electrician application?

Where do I post my Texas journeyman electrician application? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: A state license is valid anywhere in Texas

**Answer:** A state license is valid anywhere in Texas

**Question:** Where does a TDLR state electrician licence let me work?

**Topic:** Municipal licensing

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> A state license is valid anywhere in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Where does a TDLR state electrician licence let me work?

Where does a TDLR state electrician licence let me work? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)

**Answer:** Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)

**Question:** Which administrative rules must a continuing education course cover?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Which administrative rules must a continuing education course cover?

Which administrative rules must a continuing education course cover? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: National Electrical Code®, 2023 Edition

**Answer:** National Electrical Code®, 2023 Edition

**Question:** Which edition of the NEC does the Texas electrician exam currently use?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> The examination is OPEN BOOK. You will be allowed to reference the National Electrical Code®, 2023 Edition.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Which edition of the NEC does the Texas electrician exam currently use?

Which edition of the NEC does the Texas electrician exam currently use? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: *1 year for Alabama, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio

**Answer:** *1 year for Alabama, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio

**Question:** Which reciprocity states need only one year as a journeyman for a Texas master licence?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> *1 year for Alabama, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Which reciprocity states need only one year as a journeyman for a Texas master licence?

Which reciprocity states need only one year as a journeyman for a Texas master licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Electrical Safety as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E

**Answer:** Electrical Safety as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E

**Question:** Which safety standard must a continuing education course cover?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Electrical Safety as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Which safety standard must a continuing education course cover?

Which safety standard must a continuing education course cover? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming

**Answer:** Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming

**Question:** Which states does Texas have journeyman electrician reciprocity with?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Journeyman Electrician - Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Which states does Texas have journeyman electrician reciprocity with?

Which states does Texas have journeyman electrician reciprocity with? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Alabama, Arkansas (master electrician), Iowa (Class A master electrician), Louisiana (state contractor’s license), Nebraska, North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor) and Ohio

**Answer:** Alabama, Arkansas (master electrician), Iowa (Class A master electrician), Louisiana (state contractor’s license), Nebraska, North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor) and Ohio

**Question:** Which states does Texas have master electrician reciprocity with?

**Topic:** Reciprocity

**Applies to:** Master Electrician

**Stated by:** Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

> Master Electrician - Alabama, Arkansas (master electrician), Iowa (Class A master electrician), Louisiana (state contractor’s license), Nebraska, North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor) and Ohio

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm>

Question: Which states does Texas have master electrician reciprocity with?

Which states does Texas have master electrician reciprocity with? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)

**Answer:** Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)

**Question:** Which Texas law must a continuing education course cover?

**Topic:** Continuing education

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Continuing Education

> Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>

Question: Which Texas law must a continuing education course cover?

Which Texas law must a continuing education course cover? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: through our third-party vendor, PSI

**Answer:** through our third-party vendor, PSI

**Question:** Who administers the Texas electrician examinations?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> TDLR offers electrician examinations through our third-party vendor, PSI, at their many locations throughout Texas, including:

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Who administers the Texas electrician examinations?

Who administers the Texas electrician examinations? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: Only the company owner of record can authorize changes to an Electrical/Electrical Sign Contractor license

**Answer:** Only the company owner of record can authorize changes to an Electrical/Electrical Sign Contractor license

**Question:** Who can authorise a name change on an electrical contractor licence?

**Topic:** Enforcement

**Applies to:** Electrical Contractor

**Stated by:** Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

> Only the company owner of record can authorize changes to an Electrical/Electrical Sign Contractor license.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm>

Question: Who can authorise a name change on an electrical contractor licence?

Who can authorise a name change on an electrical contractor licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: under the supervision of a Master Electrician or Residential Wireman licensed in Texas

**Answer:** under the supervision of a Master Electrician or Residential Wireman licensed in Texas

**Question:** Who can supervise a Residential Wireman's training hours?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Residential Wireman

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Residential Wireman License

> Be able to show that you have completed 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician or Residential Wireman licensed in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm>

Question: Who can supervise a Residential Wireman's training hours?

Who can supervise a Residential Wireman's training hours? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas

**Answer:** under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas

**Question:** Who has to have supervised my on-the-job training hours for a Texas journeyman licence?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License

> To apply for a Journeyman Electrician license, you must have completed at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Who has to have supervised my on-the-job training hours for a Texas journeyman licence?

Who has to have supervised my on-the-job training hours for a Texas journeyman licence? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Residential Wireman

**Answer:** under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Residential Wireman

**Question:** Who may an electrical apprentice work under in Texas?

**Topic:** Scope and supervision

**Applies to:** Electrical Apprentice

**Stated by:** Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License

> An Electrical Apprentice is licensed to perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Residential Wireman.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm>

Question: Who may an electrical apprentice work under in Texas?

Who may an electrical apprentice work under in Texas? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: An expired driver’s license will be accepted only if accompanied by a VALID Texas Department of Public Safety temporary permit

**Answer:** An expired driver’s license will be accepted only if accompanied by a VALID Texas Department of Public Safety temporary permit

**Question:** Will an expired driver's licence be accepted as exam ID?

**Topic:** Examination

**Applies to:** All electrician licences

**Stated by:** Electrician Exam Information

> An expired driver’s license will be accepted only if accompanied by a VALID Texas Department of Public Safety temporary permit.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm>

Question: Will an expired driver's licence be accepted as exam ID?

Will an expired driver's licence be accepted as exam ID? — Texas electrician licensing


Answer: a reminder email or postcard from TDLR approximately 60 days before your license expires

**Answer:** a reminder email or postcard from TDLR approximately 60 days before your license expires

**Question:** Will TDLR remind me before my electrician licence expires?

**Topic:** Renewal

**Applies to:** Journeyman Electrician

**Stated by:** Renew a Journeyman Electrician License

> You should receive a reminder email or postcard from TDLR approximately 60 days before your license expires.

Source: <https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm>

Question: Will TDLR remind me before my electrician licence expires?

Will TDLR remind me before my electrician licence expires? — Texas electrician licensing