⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Texas

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from New Mexico to Texas

Reciprocity Available

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.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not required	Provider: PSI; NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).; master: null	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years); master: Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $20-$50; journeyman license fee: $111; exam fee: $100-$150; renewal fee: $75-$200; total initial fees: $411-$561; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $25–$50; journeyman license fee: $50; master license fee: $100; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $125; confidence: high; sources: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/electricians.htm
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 1 year; CE hours: 4; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Texas accepts out-of-state electrician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Experience differs: New Mexico — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).; master: null; Texas — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years); master: Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.
Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200; Texas — Period: 1 year; CE hours: 4; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program →
2
Request credential verification from Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New Mexico board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Texas Licensing Board

Board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program
Website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/electricians.htm
Phone: (512) 463-6599

Contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not required	Provider: PSI; NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).; master: null	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years); master: Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $20-$50; journeyman license fee: $111; exam fee: $100-$150; renewal fee: $75-$200; total initial fees: $411-$561; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $25–$50; journeyman license fee: $50; master license fee: $100; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $125; confidence: high; sources: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/electricians.htm
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 1 year; CE hours: 4; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Texas accepts out-of-state electrician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Experience differs: New Mexico — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).; master: null; Texas — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years); master: Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.

Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200; Texas — Period: 1 year; CE hours: 4; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program →

Request credential verification from Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New Mexico board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians Program.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

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