Electrician license path in Texas
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Licensing board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
License levels
- Electrical Apprentice: No experience or exam required; renew yearly source
- Journeyman Electrician: 8,000 hours OJT under a Texas Master Electrician (may test at 7,000) source
- Master Electrician: 12,000 hours OJT under a Texas Master Electrician + 2 years holding a Journeyman license source
Exam
TDLR licensing exam after application approval source
Continuing education
4 hours before each (annual) renewal
Reciprocity
Reciprocity application forms exist for Journeyman and Master; which states: check with board source
Last checked 2026-10-16. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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