{ "name": "Texas electrician licensing: practice questions with the answer quoted from TDLR", "description": "Practice questions on the Texas electrician licensing path \u2014 hours, supervision, application forms and fees, the exam, renewal, continuing education and reciprocity \u2014 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.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/", "licence": "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.", "last_verified": "2026-08-25", "stale_after": "2026-10-24", "sources": [ "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm" ], "records": [ { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-a-city-make-me-sit-a-municipal-exam-if-i-hold-a-state-electrician-licence-they-may-not-require-you-to-take-a-municipal-or-regional-examination-if-you-hold", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-city-make-me-sit-a-municipal-exam-if-i-hold-a-state-electrician-licence-they-may-not-require-you-to-take-a-municipal-or-regional-examination-if-you-hold/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Also they may not require you to take a municipal or regional examination if you hold a state electrical license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "The language does not, however, prevent cities from collecting \u201cbuilding permit\u201d fees", "question": "Can a city still charge building permit fees to a state-licensed electrician?", "topic": "Municipal licensing", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-a-city-still-charge-building-permit-fees-to-a-state-licensed-electrician-the-language-does-not-however-prevent-cities-from-collecting-building-permit-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-city-still-charge-building-permit-fees-to-a-state-licensed-electrician-the-language-does-not-however-prevent-cities-from-collecting-building-permit-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "The language does not, however, prevent cities from collecting \u201cbuilding permit\u201d fees.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "can-a-continuing-education-instructor-claim-credit-for-the-course-they-teach-the-instructor-must-attend-the-remainder-of-the-course-to-obtain-credit-for-the-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-continuing-education-instructor-claim-credit-for-the-course-they-teach-the-instructor-must-attend-the-remainder-of-the-course-to-obtain-credit-for-the-/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-a-cte-instructor-get-their-licence-renewal-fee-waived-your-license-renewal-fees-are-waived-this-does-not-include-late-renewal-fees", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-cte-instructor-get-their-licence-renewal-fee-waived-your-license-renewal-fees-are-waived-this-does-not-include-late-renewal-fees/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-a-new-hire-work-on-site-while-waiting-for-their-apprentice-card-there-is-no-grace-period-that-allows-you-to-work-while-waiting-for-your-license-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-new-hire-work-on-site-while-waiting-for-their-apprentice-card-there-is-no-grace-period-that-allows-you-to-work-while-waiting-for-your-license-/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-a-residential-appliance-installer-licence-be-assigned-to-more-than-one-contr-a-residential-appliance-installer-license-may-only-be-assigned-to-one-residentia", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-a-residential-appliance-installer-licence-be-assigned-to-more-than-one-contr-a-residential-appliance-installer-license-may-only-be-assigned-to-one-residentia/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "can-i-bring-a-ring-bound-or-spiral-bound-nec-to-the-texas-exam-loose-leaf-spiralbound-or-ring-bound-copies-of-the-nec-book-will-not-be-allowed-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-bring-a-ring-bound-or-spiral-bound-nec-to-the-texas-exam-loose-leaf-spiralbound-or-ring-bound-copies-of-the-nec-book-will-not-be-allowed-/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "Loose-leaf, spiralbound, or ring-bound copies of the NEC book, will NOT be allowed in the examination room.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "can-i-bring-a-translation-dictionary-into-the-texas-electrician-exam-candidates-may-also-bring-a-bound-word-to-word-translation-dictionary", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-bring-a-translation-dictionary-into-the-texas-electrician-exam-candidates-may-also-bring-a-bound-word-to-word-translation-dictionary/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation dictionary. The dictionary cannot contain pictures or definitions.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "can-i-file-my-first-texas-journeyman-electrician-application-online-you-must-apply-by-mail-for-the-initial-license-application", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-file-my-first-texas-journeyman-electrician-application-online-you-must-apply-by-mail-for-the-initial-license-application/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "You must apply by mail for the initial license application.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Candidate\u2019s 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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "can-i-highlight-and-tab-my-nec-book-before-the-exam-candidate-s-nec-book-may-be-highlighted-underlined-and-or-contain-notes-prior-to", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-highlight-and-tab-my-nec-book-before-the-exam-candidate-s-nec-book-may-be-highlighted-underlined-and-or-contain-notes-prior-to/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Candidate\u2019s NEC book may be highlighted, underlined, and/or contain notes prior to the examination session.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "can-i-take-the-same-continuing-education-course-twice-for-credit-you-may-not-receive-continuing-education-credit-for-attending-the-same-course-mo", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-take-the-same-continuing-education-course-twice-for-credit-you-may-not-receive-continuing-education-credit-for-attending-the-same-course-mo/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "You may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same course more than once.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-i-transfer-an-out-of-state-electrical-contracting-business-licence-to-texas-texas-does-not-have-a-path-for-transferring-electrical-contracting-business-lice", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-transfer-an-out-of-state-electrical-contracting-business-licence-to-texas-texas-does-not-have-a-path-for-transferring-electrical-contracting-business-lice/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Texas does not have a path for transferring electrical contracting business licenses.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "can-i-use-a-continuing-education-course-from-any-provider-courses-must-be-from-a-registered-tdlr-provider", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-use-a-continuing-education-course-from-any-provider-courses-must-be-from-a-registered-tdlr-provider/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Courses must be from a registered TDLR provider. Un-approved courses will not count toward your required hours for license renewal.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "can-i-use-homemade-tabs-in-my-nec-book-candidates-are-not-permitted-to-have-their-nec-books-tabbed-with-homemade-diy-or", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-use-homemade-tabs-in-my-nec-book-candidates-are-not-permitted-to-have-their-nec-books-tabbed-with-homemade-diy-or/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Candidates are NOT permitted to have their NEC books tabbed with homemade, DIY, or non-NEC tabs.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-i-work-anywhere-in-texas-on-a-municipal-electrician-licence-you-can-only-perform-electrical-work-within-the-city-where-you-are-licensed", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-i-work-anywhere-in-texas-on-a-municipal-electrician-licence-you-can-only-perform-electrical-work-within-the-city-where-you-are-licensed/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Yes, but you can only perform electrical work within the city where you are licensed. A municipal license is not valid statewide.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Master Electrician License", "id": "can-journeyman-industrial-electrician-experience-qualify-me-for-a-texas-master-e-journeyman-industrial-electrician-experience-may-not-be-used-to-qualify-for-a-ma", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-journeyman-industrial-electrician-experience-qualify-me-for-a-texas-master-e-journeyman-industrial-electrician-experience-may-not-be-used-to-qualify-for-a-ma/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Note that Journeyman Industrial Electrician experience may not be used to qualify for a Master Electrician license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "can-two-years-holding-a-journeyman-industrial-licence-qualify-me-to-sit-the-mast-eligibility-to-sit-for-the-master-electrician-exam-requires-that-you-hold-a-jour", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/can-two-years-holding-a-journeyman-industrial-licence-qualify-me-to-sit-the-mast-eligibility-to-sit-for-the-master-electrician-exam-requires-that-you-hold-a-jour/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "do-cte-programme-hours-count-toward-another-texas-electrician-licence-hours-spent-completing-a-cte-program-may-not-be-credited-toward-any-on-the-job-t", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-cte-programme-hours-count-toward-another-texas-electrician-licence-hours-spent-completing-a-cte-program-may-not-be-credited-toward-any-on-the-job-t/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "do-electrical-contractors-have-to-take-continuing-education-contractors-and-residential-appliance-installers-are-not-required-to-complete-co", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-electrical-contractors-have-to-take-continuing-education-contractors-and-residential-appliance-installers-are-not-required-to-complete-co/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Contractors and Residential Appliance Installers are not required to complete continuing education.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "do-employees-of-a-city-or-school-district-need-an-electrician-licence-persons-performing-subject-electrical-work-must-be-licensed-as-electricians", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-employees-of-a-city-or-school-district-need-an-electrician-licence-persons-performing-subject-electrical-work-must-be-licensed-as-electricians/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Yes. Persons performing subject electrical work must be licensed as electricians, unless exempt under Section 1305.003 .", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "do-i-have-to-send-my-exam-results-to-tdlr-myself-you-do-not-need-to-send-your-test-results-to-tdlr", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-i-have-to-send-my-exam-results-to-tdlr-myself-you-do-not-need-to-send-your-test-results-to-tdlr/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "The testing provider will send all exam results TDLR electronically. You do not need to send your test results to TDLR.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "a state electrician\u2019s 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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "do-i-need-a-texas-electrician-licence-for-electrical-work-on-a-farm-or-ranch-a-state-electrician-s-license-is-not-required-for-electrical-work-performed-on-a", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-i-need-a-texas-electrician-licence-for-electrical-work-on-a-farm-or-ranch-a-state-electrician-s-license-is-not-required-for-electrical-work-performed-on-a/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "No, a state electrician\u2019s license is not required for electrical work performed on a building, structure, or equipment used in agriculture.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License", "id": "do-i-need-experience-to-get-a-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-there-are-no-experience-qualifications-necessary-to-apply-for-this-license", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-i-need-experience-to-get-a-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-there-are-no-experience-qualifications-necessary-to-apply-for-this-license/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "There are no experience qualifications necessary to apply for this license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Contractor licenses do not require examinations", "question": "Do Texas electrical contractor licences require an examination?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "Electrical Contractor", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "do-texas-electrical-contractor-licences-require-an-examination-contractor-licenses-do-not-require-examinations", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/do-texas-electrical-contractor-licences-require-an-examination-contractor-licenses-do-not-require-examinations/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "No. Contractor licenses do not require examinations.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Texas law does not require a political subdivision (i.e. school district, municipality, etc.) to hold an electrical or electrical sign contractor\u2019s license", "question": "Does a school district need an electrical contractor licence?", "topic": "Scope and supervision", "applies_to": "Electrical Contractor", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "does-a-school-district-need-an-electrical-contractor-licence-texas-law-does-not-require-a-political-subdivision-i-e-school-district-municipal", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-a-school-district-need-an-electrical-contractor-licence-texas-law-does-not-require-a-political-subdivision-i-e-school-district-municipal/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "No. Texas law does not require a political subdivision (i.e. school district, municipality, etc.) to hold an electrical or electrical sign contractor\u2019s license to allow an employee to perform electrical work.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "employ a licensed Master Electrician to assign their license number to the company as the \u201cMaster Electrician of Record.\u201d", "question": "Does an electrical contracting business need a Master Electrician?", "topic": "Scope and supervision", "applies_to": "Electrical Contractor", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "does-an-electrical-contracting-business-need-a-master-electrician-employ-a-licensed-master-electrician-to-assign-their-license-number-to-the-compa", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-an-electrical-contracting-business-need-a-master-electrician-employ-a-licensed-master-electrician-to-assign-their-license-number-to-the-compa/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Yes. As an Electrical Contractor , you must either obtain and assign your own Master Electrician license to your company, or employ a licensed Master Electrician to assign their license number to the company as the \u201cMaster Electrician of Record.\u201d", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "does-an-iowa-class-b-master-licence-reciprocate-into-texas-this-is-for-iowa-class-a-master-licenses-only-class-b-will-not-reciprocate", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-an-iowa-class-b-master-licence-reciprocate-into-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", "source_quote": "This is for Iowa Class A master licenses only Class B will not reciprocate", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "does-finishing-a-cte-programme-excuse-me-from-the-residential-wireman-exam-an-applicant-must-take-and-pass-the-residential-wireman-examination-even-if-they", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-finishing-a-cte-programme-excuse-me-from-the-residential-wireman-exam-an-applicant-must-take-and-pass-the-residential-wireman-examination-even-if-they/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Yes. An applicant must take and pass the Residential Wireman examination even if they have completed a department approved CTE program.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "does-tdlr-accept-partial-completion-of-a-continuing-education-course-tdlr-does-not-accept-partial-completion-of-continuing-education-courses", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-tdlr-accept-partial-completion-of-a-continuing-education-course-tdlr-does-not-accept-partial-completion-of-continuing-education-courses/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "TDLR does not accept partial completion of continuing education courses. However, a provider may allow you to finish the course at another time.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "does-tdlr-run-a-criminal-background-check-on-electrician-applicants-conduct-a-criminal-history-background-check-on-all-persons-who-apply-for-or-rene", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-tdlr-run-a-criminal-background-check-on-electrician-applicants-conduct-a-criminal-history-background-check-on-all-persons-who-apply-for-or-rene/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "The department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for or renew a license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "does-the-test-centre-give-me-an-nec-book-candidates-are-responsible-for-bringing-their-own-nec-book-to-the-examination-si", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/does-the-test-centre-give-me-an-nec-book-candidates-are-responsible-for-bringing-their-own-nec-book-to-the-examination-si/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "Candidates are responsible for bringing their own NEC book to the examination site. Electronic notepads will be provided.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "how-do-i-check-whether-a-texas-electrician-is-licensed-visit-our-license-database-and-search-for-the-individual-or-company-by-name-or-l", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-do-i-check-whether-a-texas-electrician-is-licensed-visit-our-license-database-and-search-for-the-individual-or-company-by-name-or-l/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": " Visit our license database and search for the individual or company by name or license number.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "how-do-i-report-unlicensed-electrical-work-in-a-city-that-licenses-electricians--you-should-first-contact-and-or-file-a-complaint-with-that-local-authority", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-do-i-report-unlicensed-electrical-work-in-a-city-that-licenses-electricians--you-should-first-contact-and-or-file-a-complaint-with-that-local-authority/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-early-should-i-arrive-at-the-exam-site-you-should-arrive-30-minutes-prior-to-your-scheduled-appointment-time", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-early-should-i-arrive-at-the-exam-site-you-should-arrive-30-minutes-prior-to-your-scheduled-appointment-time/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-far-ahead-must-i-cancel-a-texas-electrician-exam-appointment-if-your-cancellation-notice-is-received-2-days-before-the-scheduled-examination-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-far-ahead-must-i-cancel-a-texas-electrician-exam-appointment-if-your-cancellation-notice-is-received-2-days-before-the-scheduled-examination-/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "how-long-can-a-criminal-history-review-add-to-my-application-a-review-can-take-from-one-to-six-weeks-to-complete", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-can-a-criminal-history-review-add-to-my-application-a-review-can-take-from-one-to-six-weeks-to-complete/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-long-do-i-get-for-the-texas-journeyman-calculations-portion-110-minutes-70-correct-to-pass", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-do-i-get-for-the-texas-journeyman-calculations-portion-110-minutes-70-correct-to-pass/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Journeyman Electrician Calculations Portion 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items) 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-long-do-i-get-for-the-texas-journeyman-nec-knowledge-portion-130-minutes-70-correct-to-pass", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-do-i-get-for-the-texas-journeyman-nec-knowledge-portion-130-minutes-70-correct-to-pass/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Journeyman Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "how-long-do-i-have-to-pass-the-exam-after-tdlr-receives-my-application-one-year-from-the-date-the-application-was-received-by-tdlr", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-do-i-have-to-pass-the-exam-after-tdlr-receives-my-application-one-year-from-the-date-the-application-was-received-by-tdlr/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "how-long-do-i-have-to-replace-my-master-electrician-of-record-within-thirty-business-days-from-the-date-of-separation", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-do-i-have-to-replace-my-master-electrician-of-record-within-thirty-business-days-from-the-date-of-separation/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "how-long-is-a-texas-electrician-licence-valid-before-it-must-be-renewed-valid-for-one-year-from-the-date-of-issuance", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-is-a-texas-electrician-licence-valid-before-it-must-be-renewed-valid-for-one-year-from-the-date-of-issuance/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "how-long-is-one-hour-of-continuing-education-equivalent-to-50-minutes-of-actual-instruction-time", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-is-one-hour-of-continuing-education-equivalent-to-50-minutes-of-actual-instruction-time/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "One hour of continuing education is equivalent to 50 minutes of actual instruction time.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "question": "How long is the Texas Residential Wireman examination?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "Residential Wireman", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-long-is-the-texas-residential-wireman-examination-80-items-240-minutes-70-correct-to-pass", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-is-the-texas-residential-wireman-examination-80-items-240-minutes-70-correct-to-pass/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Residential Wireman 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass 5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes Examination Fee $64", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "how-long-must-i-have-held-a-journeyman-licence-for-texas-master-reciprocity-held-a-journeyman-electrician-license-for-at-least-2-years", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-must-i-have-held-a-journeyman-licence-for-texas-master-reciprocity-held-a-journeyman-electrician-license-for-at-least-2-years/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Held a journeyman electrician license for at least 2 years*.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "how-long-must-i-have-held-my-out-of-state-licence-to-reciprocate-into-texas-held-the-reciprocal-license-for-at-least-one-year", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-long-must-i-have-held-my-out-of-state-licence-to-reciprocate-into-texas-held-the-reciprocal-license-for-at-least-one-year/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Held the reciprocal license for at least one year", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "how-many-hours-does-a-texas-journeyman-licence-by-reciprocity-need-have-at-least-8-000-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-hours-does-a-texas-journeyman-licence-by-reciprocity-need-have-at-least-8-000-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Have at least 8,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "how-many-hours-does-a-texas-master-licence-by-reciprocity-need-have-at-least-12-000-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-hours-does-a-texas-master-licence-by-reciprocity-need-have-at-least-12-000-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Have at least 12,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "how-many-hours-of-continuing-education-must-a-texas-electrician-complete-before--4-hours-of-continuing-education-prior-to-each-license-renewal", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-hours-of-continuing-education-must-a-texas-electrician-complete-before--4-hours-of-continuing-education-prior-to-each-license-renewal/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "The following licensees are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "how-many-hours-of-on-the-job-training-do-i-need-before-i-can-take-the-texas-jour-at-least-7-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-hours-of-on-the-job-training-do-i-need-before-i-can-take-the-texas-jour-at-least-7-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Residential Wireman License", "id": "how-many-hours-of-on-the-job-training-does-a-texas-residential-wireman-licence-n-4-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-hours-of-on-the-job-training-does-a-texas-residential-wireman-licence-n-4-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Master Electrician License", "id": "how-many-on-the-job-training-hours-does-a-texas-master-electrician-licence-requi-12-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-on-the-job-training-hours-does-a-texas-master-electrician-licence-requi-12-000-hours-of-on-the-job-training/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-journeyman-calculations-portion-26-items-including-2-non-scored-items", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-journeyman-calculations-portion-26-items-including-2-non-scored-items/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Journeyman Electrician Calculations Portion 26 Items (including 2 Non-Scored Items) 110 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-journeyman-nec-knowledge-portion-59-items-including-3-non-scored-items", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-journeyman-nec-knowledge-portion-59-items-including-3-non-scored-items/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Journeyman Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 59 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 130 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-master-calculations-portion-33-items-including-3-non-scored-items", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-master-calculations-portion-33-items-including-3-non-scored-items/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Master Electrician Calculations Portion 33 Items (including 3 Non-Scored Items) 170 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-master-nec-knowledge-portion-75-items-including-5-non-scored-items", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-questions-are-on-the-texas-master-nec-knowledge-portion-75-items-including-5-non-scored-items/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Master Electrician NEC Knowledge Portion 75 Items (including 5 Non-Scored Items) 150 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "how-many-times-can-i-retake-a-texas-electrician-exam-you-may-retake-each-exam-as-many-times-as-needed-until-you-successfully-pass-the", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-times-can-i-retake-a-texas-electrician-exam-you-may-retake-each-exam-as-many-times-as-needed-until-you-successfully-pass-the/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "how-many-times-can-i-test-during-my-eligibility-period-you-are-allowed-to-test-unlimited-through-your-eligibility-period", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-many-times-can-i-test-during-my-eligibility-period-you-are-allowed-to-test-unlimited-through-your-eligibility-period/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "You are allowed to test unlimited through your eligibility period.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "how-much-continuing-education-does-an-electrical-apprentice-need-must-take-four-hours-of-continuing-education", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-much-continuing-education-does-an-electrical-apprentice-need-must-take-four-hours-of-continuing-education/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Electrical apprentices and electrical sign apprentices must take four hours of continuing education, or be enrolled in a department-registered electrical apprenticeship training course for license renewal.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "how-much-continuing-education-must-i-have-to-renew-a-texas-journeyman-licence-4-hours-of-continuing-education-each-license-cycle", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-much-continuing-education-must-i-have-to-renew-a-texas-journeyman-licence-4-hours-of-continuing-education-each-license-cycle/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "You must complete 4 hours of continuing education each license cycle to renew your license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "how-often-must-a-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-be-renewed-valid-for-one-year-from-the-date-of-issuance-and-must-be-renewed-annually", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-often-must-a-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-be-renewed-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", "source_quote": "Journeyman Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License", "id": "how-soon-can-an-apprentice-start-work-after-registering-online-will-automatically-be-issued-a-temporary-license", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/how-soon-can-an-apprentice-start-work-after-registering-online-will-automatically-be-issued-a-temporary-license/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Apprentice applicants who register online and report no criminal convictions will automatically be issued a temporary license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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 \u2014 do I also need a Residential Appliance Installer licence?", "topic": "Scope and supervision", "applies_to": "Residential Appliance Installer", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "i-already-hold-a-tdlr-electrical-licence-do-i-also-need-a-residential-appliance--you-must-work-for-a-licensed-electrical-contractor-and-hold-the-appropriate-elec", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/i-already-hold-a-tdlr-electrical-licence-do-i-also-need-a-residential-appliance--you-must-work-for-a-licensed-electrical-contractor-and-hold-the-appropriate-elec/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "No, but you must work for a licensed electrical contractor and hold the appropriate electrical license in order to perform the installation.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "you may verify your own \u201con-the-job training\u201d for the years that you held the license", "question": "I held a city master electrician licence \u2014 can I verify my own hours?", "topic": "Eligibility and hours", "applies_to": "Master Electrician", "authority": "Apply for a New Master Electrician License", "id": "i-held-a-city-master-electrician-licence-can-i-verify-my-own-hours-you-may-verify-your-own-on-the-job-training-for-the-years-that-you-held-the-lice", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/i-held-a-city-master-electrician-licence-can-i-verify-my-own-hours-you-may-verify-your-own-on-the-job-training-for-the-years-that-you-held-the-lice/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "If you hold or have held a municipal or regional master electrician\u2019s license, you may verify your own \u201con-the-job training\u201d for the years that you held the license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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 \u2014 do I need eight hours of continuing education?", "topic": "Continuing education", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "i-hold-both-a-master-and-a-journeyman-licence-do-i-need-eight-hours-of-continuin-you-will-only-be-required-to-complete-a-total-of-four-hours-of-continuing-educat", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/i-hold-both-a-master-and-a-journeyman-licence-do-i-need-eight-hours-of-continuin-you-will-only-be-required-to-complete-a-total-of-four-hours-of-continuing-educat/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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 \u2014 is that enough?", "topic": "Continuing education", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "i-took-all-four-continuing-education-hours-on-the-nec-is-that-enough-you-will-be-required-to-take-an-additional-approved-course-in-the-law-rules-or-s", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/i-took-all-four-continuing-education-hours-on-the-nec-is-that-enough-you-will-be-required-to-take-an-additional-approved-course-in-the-law-rules-or-s/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "if-i-finish-the-first-journeyman-portion-early-does-the-time-carry-over-the-time-does-not-roll-over-into-your-next-administration", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/if-i-finish-the-first-journeyman-portion-early-does-the-time-carry-over-the-time-does-not-roll-over-into-your-next-administration/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Please note that if you finish your first portion of your exam the time does NOT roll over into your next administration.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "if-several-master-electricians-supervised-me-how-many-experience-verification-fo-each-supervisor-should-complete-a-new-form", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/if-several-master-electricians-supervised-me-how-many-experience-verification-fo-each-supervisor-should-complete-a-new-form/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Each supervisor should complete a new form.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "if-tdlr-s-reminder-never-arrives-whose-problem-is-a-lapsed-licence-it-is-ultimately-your-responsibility-to-renew-your-license-before-it-expires", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/if-tdlr-s-reminder-never-arrives-whose-problem-is-a-lapsed-licence-it-is-ultimately-your-responsibility-to-renew-your-license-before-it-expires/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "However, it is ultimately your responsibility to renew your license before it expires.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "is-7-000-hours-enough-for-the-licence-itself-or-only-to-sit-the-exam-the-full-8-000-hours-required-for-licensure", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-7-000-hours-enough-for-the-licence-itself-or-only-to-sit-the-exam-the-full-8-000-hours-required-for-licensure/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "is-a-journeyman-industrial-electrician-licence-compulsory-for-industrial-work-a-journeyman-industrial-electrician-license-is-optional", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-a-journeyman-industrial-electrician-licence-compulsory-for-industrial-work-a-journeyman-industrial-electrician-license-is-optional/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "No. Nothing prohibits a licensed electrical apprentice, journeyman, or master from performing industrial electrical work as a journeyman industrial electrician license is optional.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "is-installing-service-entrance-conductors-licensable-electrical-work-in-texas-service-entrance-conductors-as-defined-by-the-national-electrical-code", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-installing-service-entrance-conductors-licensable-electrical-work-in-texas-service-entrance-conductors-as-defined-by-the-national-electrical-code/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Service entrance conductors, as defined by the National Electrical Code.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "is-the-nec-handbook-allowed-in-the-texas-exam-room-the-nec-handbook-is-not-allowed-in-the-examination-room", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-the-nec-handbook-allowed-in-the-texas-exam-room-the-nec-handbook-is-not-allowed-in-the-examination-room/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "The NEC HANDBOOK is NOT allowed in the examination room.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "is-the-texas-electrician-exam-available-in-spanish-examinations-are-available-in-english-and-spanish-for-no-additional-cost", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-the-texas-electrician-exam-available-in-spanish-examinations-are-available-in-english-and-spanish-for-no-additional-cost/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Examinations are available in English and Spanish for no additional cost.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "The examination is OPEN BOOK", "question": "Is the Texas electrician exam open book?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "is-the-texas-electrician-exam-open-book-the-examination-is-open-book", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-the-texas-electrician-exam-open-book-the-examination-is-open-book/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "The examination is OPEN BOOK. You will be allowed to reference the National Electrical Code\u00ae, 2023 Edition.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "is-there-a-residency-requirement-for-louisiana-master-reciprocity-you-must-be-a-resident-of-louisiana-to-qualify-for-a-texas-master-electrician-li", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-there-a-residency-requirement-for-louisiana-master-reciprocity-you-must-be-a-resident-of-louisiana-to-qualify-for-a-texas-master-electrician-li/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "NOTE: You must be a resident of Louisiana to qualify for a Texas Master Electrician license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Residential Wireman License", "id": "is-there-an-alternative-to-the-4-000-hours-for-a-residential-wireman-licence-proof-of-completion-of-an-approved-career-and-technology-education-program", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-there-an-alternative-to-the-4-000-hours-for-a-residential-wireman-licence-proof-of-completion-of-an-approved-career-and-technology-education-program/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "source_quote": "Provide proof of completion of an approved career and technology education program; or,", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License", "id": "is-there-an-exam-for-the-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-there-are-no-examination-requirements-necessary-to-apply-for-this-license", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-there-an-exam-for-the-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-there-are-no-examination-requirements-necessary-to-apply-for-this-license/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "There are no examination requirements necessary to apply for this license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "is-there-reciprocity-for-any-other-texas-electrician-licence-type-currently-there-are-no-reciprocal-licensing-agreements-for-any-other-license-typ", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/is-there-reciprocity-for-any-other-texas-electrician-licence-type-currently-there-are-no-reciprocal-licensing-agreements-for-any-other-license-typ/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Other License Types - Currently there are no reciprocal licensing agreements for any other license types.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Taken and passed the reciprocal state\u2019s examination", "question": "Must I have passed the other state's own examination to reciprocate?", "topic": "Reciprocity", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "must-i-have-passed-the-other-state-s-own-examination-to-reciprocate-taken-and-passed-the-reciprocal-state-s-examination", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/must-i-have-passed-the-other-state-s-own-examination-to-reciprocate-taken-and-passed-the-reciprocal-state-s-examination/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Taken and passed the reciprocal state\u2019s examination", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "renew online by paying an increased fee, as shown below", "question": "My journeyman licence expired four months ago \u2014 can I still renew online?", "topic": "Renewal", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "my-journeyman-licence-expired-four-months-ago-can-i-still-renew-online-renew-online-by-paying-an-increased-fee-as-shown-below", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/my-journeyman-licence-expired-four-months-ago-can-i-still-renew-online-renew-online-by-paying-an-increased-fee-as-shown-below/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "If your license has expired within the past 18 months, then you may renew online by paying an increased fee, as shown below.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "you must apply by mail", "question": "My journeyman licence has been expired for two years \u2014 can I renew online?", "topic": "Renewal", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "my-journeyman-licence-has-been-expired-for-two-years-can-i-renew-online-you-must-apply-by-mail", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/my-journeyman-licence-has-been-expired-for-two-years-can-i-renew-online-you-must-apply-by-mail/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "If your license has been expired for over 18 months, but less than 3 years, you must apply by mail.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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 \u2014 can I renew it?", "topic": "Renewal", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "my-texas-electrician-licence-has-been-expired-for-more-than-three-years-can-i-re-licenses-that-have-been-expired-for-over-3-years-cannot-be-renewed", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/my-texas-electrician-licence-has-been-expired-for-more-than-three-years-can-i-re-licenses-that-have-been-expired-for-over-3-years-cannot-be-renewed/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "*** Licenses that have been expired for over 3 years cannot be renewed, and you will need to re-apply for a license as a new applicant.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Any soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code\u00ae 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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "what-binding-of-the-nec-is-allowed-in-the-texas-exam-room-any-soft-bound-edition-of-the-national-electrical-code-may-be-used-for-the-exami", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-binding-of-the-nec-is-allowed-in-the-texas-exam-room-any-soft-bound-edition-of-the-national-electrical-code-may-be-used-for-the-exami/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "Any soft-bound edition of the National Electrical Code\u00ae may be used for the examination.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "non-refundable $20 renewal fee", "question": "What does a Texas electrical apprentice licence cost?", "topic": "Application and fees", "applies_to": "Electrical Apprentice", "authority": "Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License", "id": "what-does-a-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-cost-non-refundable-20-renewal-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-does-a-texas-electrical-apprentice-licence-cost-non-refundable-20-renewal-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Complete an online application and include the non-refundable $20 renewal fee.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "what-does-the-texas-journeyman-electrician-examination-cost-the-journeyman-electrician-examination-fee-is-78-for-both-portions", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-does-the-texas-journeyman-electrician-examination-cost-the-journeyman-electrician-examination-fee-is-78-for-both-portions/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "The Journeyman Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions. If you fail a portion or both portions, the retake examination fee is $78.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "what-does-the-texas-master-electrician-examination-cost-the-master-electrician-examination-fee-is-78-for-both-portions", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-does-the-texas-master-electrician-examination-cost-the-master-electrician-examination-fee-is-78-for-both-portions/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "The Master Electrician examination fee is $78 for both portions. If you fail a portion or both portions, the retake examination fee is $78.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Examination Fee $64", "question": "What does the Texas Residential Wireman examination cost?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "Residential Wireman", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "what-does-the-texas-residential-wireman-examination-cost-examination-fee-64", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-does-the-texas-residential-wireman-examination-cost-examination-fee-64/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Texas Residential Wireman 80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass 5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes Examination Fee $64", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Residential Wireman License", "id": "what-electrical-work-is-a-texas-residential-wireman-licensed-to-do-electrical-installations-in-single-family-and-multifamily-dwellings-not-exceedin", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-electrical-work-is-a-texas-residential-wireman-licensed-to-do-electrical-installations-in-single-family-and-multifamily-dwellings-not-exceedin/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "source_quote": "A Residential Wireman is licensed only to perform electrical installations in single-family and multifamily dwellings not exceeding four stories.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "what-extra-form-does-a-licence-expired-over-18-months-need-request-to-executive-director-for-expired-license-renewal-form", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-extra-form-does-a-licence-expired-over-18-months-need-request-to-executive-director-for-expired-license-renewal-form/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "** Licenses that have been expired for over 18 months must include a completed Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form (PDF) .", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "what-happens-if-i-arrive-late-for-my-texas-electrician-exam-you-will-not-be-able-to-take-the-scheduled-examination-and-your-examination-fee-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-happens-if-i-arrive-late-for-my-texas-electrician-exam-you-will-not-be-able-to-take-the-scheduled-examination-and-your-examination-fee-/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "a valid government-issued ID (driver\u2019s 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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "what-identification-do-i-need-at-the-texas-electrician-exam-a-valid-government-issued-id-driver-s-license-state-id-passport-which-includes-y", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-identification-do-i-need-at-the-texas-electrician-exam-a-valid-government-issued-id-driver-s-license-state-id-passport-which-includes-y/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "You must provide a valid government-issued ID (driver\u2019s license, state ID, passport), which includes your signature, photograph, and date of birth.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "what-is-a-journeyman-electrician-licensed-to-do-in-texas-perform-electrical-work-under-the-general-supervision-of-a-master-electrician", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-a-journeyman-electrician-licensed-to-do-in-texas-perform-electrical-work-under-the-general-supervision-of-a-master-electrician/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "A Journeyman Electrician is licensed to perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Master Electrician License", "id": "what-is-a-master-electrician-licensed-to-do-in-texas-install-maintain-or-extend-an-electrical-wiring-system", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-a-master-electrician-licensed-to-do-in-texas-install-maintain-or-extend-an-electrical-wiring-system/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-non-refundable-30-application-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-non-refundable-30-application-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Submit a completed Journeyman Electrician License Application Form (PDF) with the non-refundable $30 application fee to:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Master Electrician License", "id": "what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-master-electrician-licence-non-refundable-45-application-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-master-electrician-licence-non-refundable-45-application-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Submit a completed Master Electrician License Application Form (PDF) with the non-refundable $45 application fee to:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Residential Wireman License", "id": "what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-residential-wireman-licence-non-refundable-20-application-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-application-fee-for-a-new-texas-residential-wireman-licence-non-refundable-20-application-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "source_quote": "Submit a completed License Application Form - Residential Wireman (PDF) with the non-refundable $20 application fee to:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "License fee of $30.00", "question": "What is the fee for a Texas journeyman licence by reciprocity?", "topic": "Reciprocity", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "what-is-the-fee-for-a-texas-journeyman-licence-by-reciprocity-license-fee-of-30-00", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-fee-for-a-texas-journeyman-licence-by-reciprocity-license-fee-of-30-00/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "License fee of $30.00", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "License fee of $45.00", "question": "What is the fee for a Texas master licence by reciprocity?", "topic": "Reciprocity", "applies_to": "Master Electrician", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "what-is-the-fee-for-a-texas-master-licence-by-reciprocity-license-fee-of-45-00", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-fee-for-a-texas-master-licence-by-reciprocity-license-fee-of-45-00/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "License fee of $45.00", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "non-refundable $30 renewal fee", "question": "What is the renewal fee for a Texas journeyman electrician licence?", "topic": "Renewal", "applies_to": "Journeyman Electrician", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "what-is-the-renewal-fee-for-a-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-non-refundable-30-renewal-fee", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-is-the-renewal-fee-for-a-texas-journeyman-electrician-licence-non-refundable-30-renewal-fee/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Complete an online renewal application and include the non-refundable $30 renewal fee.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "what-must-my-letter-of-good-standing-show-which-must-show-that-you-have-passed-the-statewide-examination-for-electrical-wo", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-must-my-letter-of-good-standing-show-which-must-show-that-you-have-passed-the-statewide-examination-for-electrical-wo/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "** 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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "what-score-do-i-need-to-pass-a-texas-electrician-exam-a-score-of-70-or-better-is-required-to-pass-the-exam", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/what-score-do-i-need-to-pass-a-texas-electrician-exam-a-score-of-70-or-better-is-required-to-pass-the-exam/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "when-am-i-told-that-i-can-book-the-licensing-exam-after-your-completed-application-has-been-received-and-verified", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-am-i-told-that-i-can-book-the-licensing-exam-after-your-completed-application-has-been-received-and-verified/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "After your completed application has been received and verified, you will receive notification that you are approved to take the licensing exam.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "when-did-journeyman-industrial-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-june-1-2019", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-did-journeyman-industrial-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-june-1-2019/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "If you perform journeyman industrial work, the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2019.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "when-did-journeyman-lineman-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-june-1-2014", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-did-journeyman-lineman-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-june-1-2014/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "If you perform journeyman lineman work, the licensing provisions took effect June 1, 2014.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "when-did-residential-appliance-installer-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-march-1-2008", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-did-residential-appliance-installer-licensing-take-effect-in-texas-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-march-1-2008/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "If you perform residential appliance installation, the licensing provisions took effect March 1, 2008.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "the licensing provisions took effect September 1, 2004", "question": "When did Texas electrician licensing take effect?", "topic": "Enforcement", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "when-did-texas-electrician-licensing-take-effect-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-september-1-2004", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-did-texas-electrician-licensing-take-effect-the-licensing-provisions-took-effect-september-1-2004/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "If you perform electrical work, the licensing provisions took effect September 1, 2004.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "when-did-the-texas-journeyman-exam-split-into-two-parts-starting-march-11-2025-the-journeyman-electrician-exam-was-changed-to-consist-of", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-did-the-texas-journeyman-exam-split-into-two-parts-starting-march-11-2025-the-journeyman-electrician-exam-was-changed-to-consist-of/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "Starting March 11, 2025, the Journeyman Electrician exam was changed to consist of 2 separate parts: a knowledge portion and a calculations portion.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "when-do-i-find-out-whether-i-passed-your-grade-will-be-handed-to-you-at-the-test-center-by-the-psi-proctor-after-you", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-do-i-find-out-whether-i-passed-your-grade-will-be-handed-to-you-at-the-test-center-by-the-psi-proctor-after-you/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "Your grade will be handed to you at the test center by the PSI proctor after you have completed the test.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "when-do-the-texas-electrician-examinations-move-to-the-2026-nec-effective-september-1-2026-the-examinations-will-be-referenced-to-the-2026-nec", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-do-the-texas-electrician-examinations-move-to-the-2026-nec-effective-september-1-2026-the-examinations-will-be-referenced-to-the-2026-nec/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE REFERENCED TO THE 2026 NEC.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "when-in-my-licence-term-do-the-continuing-education-courses-have-to-be-taken-must-be-completed-within-the-term-of-the-license-being-renewed", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-in-my-licence-term-do-the-continuing-education-courses-have-to-be-taken-must-be-completed-within-the-term-of-the-license-being-renewed/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Continuing education courses must be completed within the term of the license being renewed.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN", "id": "when-is-my-texas-electrician-exam-score-given-to-me-your-score-will-be-given-to-you-immediately-following-completion-of-the-examinat", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/when-is-my-texas-electrician-exam-score-given-to-me-your-score-will-be-given-to-you-immediately-following-completion-of-the-examinat/", "source": "https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/1682", "source_quote": "Your score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "PO Box 12157", "question": "Where do I post my Texas journeyman electrician application?", "topic": "Application and fees", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "where-do-i-post-my-texas-journeyman-electrician-application-po-box-12157", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/where-do-i-post-my-texas-journeyman-electrician-application-po-box-12157/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PO Box 12157 Austin TX, 78711-2157", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "where-does-a-tdlr-state-electrician-licence-let-me-work-a-state-license-is-valid-anywhere-in-texas", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/where-does-a-tdlr-state-electrician-licence-let-me-work-a-state-license-is-valid-anywhere-in-texas/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "A state license is valid anywhere in Texas.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "which-administrative-rules-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-texas-electrician-administrative-rules-title-16-texas-administrative-code-chapte", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-administrative-rules-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-texas-electrician-administrative-rules-title-16-texas-administrative-code-chapte/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "National Electrical Code\u00ae, 2023 Edition", "question": "Which edition of the NEC does the Texas electrician exam currently use?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "which-edition-of-the-nec-does-the-texas-electrician-exam-currently-use-national-electrical-code-2023-edition", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-edition-of-the-nec-does-the-texas-electrician-exam-currently-use-national-electrical-code-2023-edition/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "The examination is OPEN BOOK. You will be allowed to reference the National Electrical Code\u00ae, 2023 Edition.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "which-reciprocity-states-need-only-one-year-as-a-journeyman-for-a-texas-master-l-1-year-for-alabama-iowa-nebraska-and-ohio", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-reciprocity-states-need-only-one-year-as-a-journeyman-for-a-texas-master-l-1-year-for-alabama-iowa-nebraska-and-ohio/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "*1 year for Alabama, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "which-safety-standard-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-electrical-safety-as-defined-in-the-national-fire-protection-association-nfpa-70", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-safety-standard-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-electrical-safety-as-defined-in-the-national-fire-protection-association-nfpa-70/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Electrical Safety as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "which-states-does-texas-have-journeyman-electrician-reciprocity-with-alabama-alaska-arkansas-idaho-iowa-nebraska-new-mexico-oklahoma-south-dakota-and", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-states-does-texas-have-journeyman-electrician-reciprocity-with-alabama-alaska-arkansas-idaho-iowa-nebraska-new-mexico-oklahoma-south-dakota-and/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Journeyman Electrician - Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "Alabama, Arkansas (master electrician), Iowa (Class A master electrician), Louisiana (state contractor\u2019s 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", "authority": "Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas", "id": "which-states-does-texas-have-master-electrician-reciprocity-with-alabama-arkansas-master-electrician-iowa-class-a-master-electrician-louisiana-st", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-states-does-texas-have-master-electrician-reciprocity-with-alabama-arkansas-master-electrician-iowa-class-a-master-electrician-louisiana-st/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm", "source_quote": "Master Electrician - Alabama, Arkansas (master electrician), Iowa (Class A master electrician), Louisiana (state contractor\u2019s license), Nebraska, North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor) and Ohio", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrician Continuing Education", "id": "which-texas-law-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-texas-electrician-law-title-8-occupations-code-chapter-1305", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/which-texas-law-must-a-continuing-education-course-cover-texas-electrician-law-title-8-occupations-code-chapter-1305/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm", "source_quote": "Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "through our third-party vendor, PSI", "question": "Who administers the Texas electrician examinations?", "topic": "Examination", "applies_to": "All electrician licences", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "who-administers-the-texas-electrician-examinations-through-our-third-party-vendor-psi", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/who-administers-the-texas-electrician-examinations-through-our-third-party-vendor-psi/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "TDLR offers electrician examinations through our third-party vendor, PSI, at their many locations throughout Texas, including:", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Electrical Safety and Licensing Frequently Asked Questions", "id": "who-can-authorise-a-name-change-on-an-electrical-contractor-licence-only-the-company-owner-of-record-can-authorize-changes-to-an-electrical-electric", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/who-can-authorise-a-name-change-on-an-electrical-contractor-licence-only-the-company-owner-of-record-can-authorize-changes-to-an-electrical-electric/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm", "source_quote": "Only the company owner of record can authorize changes to an Electrical/Electrical Sign Contractor license.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Residential Wireman License", "id": "who-can-supervise-a-residential-wireman-s-training-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-or-residential-wireman-licensed-in", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/who-can-supervise-a-residential-wireman-s-training-hours-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-or-residential-wireman-licensed-in/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/wireman.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "who-has-to-have-supervised-my-on-the-job-training-hours-for-a-texas-journeyman-l-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-licensed-in-texas", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/who-has-to-have-supervised-my-on-the-job-training-hours-for-a-texas-journeyman-l-under-the-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-licensed-in-texas/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "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.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Apply for a New Electrical Apprentice License", "id": "who-may-an-electrical-apprentice-work-under-in-texas-under-the-general-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-journeyman-electrician-or-", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/who-may-an-electrical-apprentice-work-under-in-texas-under-the-general-supervision-of-a-master-electrician-journeyman-electrician-or-/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/apprentice-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "An Electrical Apprentice is licensed to perform electrical work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Residential Wireman.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "answer": "An expired driver\u2019s 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", "authority": "Electrician Exam Information", "id": "will-an-expired-driver-s-licence-be-accepted-as-exam-id-an-expired-driver-s-license-will-be-accepted-only-if-accompanied-by-a-valid-texa", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/will-an-expired-driver-s-licence-be-accepted-as-exam-id-an-expired-driver-s-license-will-be-accepted-only-if-accompanied-by-a-valid-texa/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm", "source_quote": "An expired driver\u2019s license will be accepted only if accompanied by a VALID Texas Department of Public Safety temporary permit.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] }, { "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", "authority": "Renew a Journeyman Electrician License", "id": "will-tdlr-remind-me-before-my-electrician-licence-expires-a-reminder-email-or-postcard-from-tdlr-approximately-60-days-before-your-license", "url": "https://referencesource.org/texas-electrician-licensing-practice-questions/will-tdlr-remind-me-before-my-electrician-licence-expires-a-reminder-email-or-postcard-from-tdlr-approximately-60-days-before-your-license/", "source": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm", "source_quote": "You should receive a reminder email or postcard from TDLR approximately 60 days before your license expires.", "verified_fields": [ "answer", "authority" ], "derived_fields": [ "applies_to", "question", "topic" ] } ] }