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Electrician
Total cost: $125
Governing Authority
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program
Official website →Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$25–$50
Registration fee for apprentice permit
Journeyman License Fee
$50
Paid to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board
Master Electrician License Fee
$100
Paid to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board
Exam Fee
$75
Paid to PSI
Renewal Fee
$50
1 year renewal
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Texas requires state-level electrician licensing through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Experience Required
No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Experience Required
Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years)
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Master Electrician
Experience Required
Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
7,424
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI
NEC Version
2023 NEC
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
80
Questions
300 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Retake Policy
Must wait 30 days before retaking the exam; may attempt up to 3 times before additional training is required
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Overall licensing difficulty: 32/100
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Registration fee for apprentice permit | |
Journeyman License Fee Paid to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board | |
Master License Fee Paid to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board | |
Exam Fee Paid to PSI | |
Renewal Fee 1 year renewal | |
Total Initial Fees Total includes journeyman license fee and exam fee (excludes apprenticeship program costs) |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$50
1 year renewal fee
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
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Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement
Transfer Details
Texas may accept out-of-state licenses by endorsement. Applicants must hold a valid journeyman or master license from another state and may need to pass the state exam.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Texas has one of the most comprehensive state licensing programs for electricians, administered by TDLR. The state requires only 4 CE hours per annual renewal but has a well-structured licensing ladder.
Texas requires state-level licensing for electricians through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Electricians Advisory Board.
Exams are based on the 2023 NEC (National Electrical Code).
4 hours of continuing education are required per renewal cycle.
Standard apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours (4 years).
Texas has one of the most well-established state licensing programs for electricians.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) oversees all electrician licensing.
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Electrician requirements in Texas verified against Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program, April 2026.
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