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Texas electrician license requirements
8 facts reviewed by our editor against the official page. Passages marked “not yet reviewed” are copied word-for-word from official state pages (fetched 2026-10-17) and are pending human review — read them in context on the linked source.
| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| State/provincial license required? | Contractor license Non-exempt electrical work in Texas requires a TDLR license and must go through a licensed electrical contractor. “Anyone who performs, or offers to perform, non-exempt electrical work in the state of Texas must be licensed and perform that work through a licensed electrical contractor.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Electricians Homepage |
| License levels | Contractor license An Electrical Contractor license needs a Master Electrician of record (who may also be the owner). “to apply for an Electrical Contractor license. The Master Electrician may also be the business owner.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License |
| Fees | Individual worker license Master electrician renewal fee: $45 (non-refundable). “and include the non-refundable $45 renewal fee.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Renew a Master Electrician License Contractor license Electrical contractor application fee: $110 (non-refundable). “with the non-refundable $110 application fee to:” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License |
| Renewal | Individual worker license Journeyman Electrician licenses are valid one year and renewed annually; renewal fee $30. “and include the non-refundable $30 renewal fee.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Renew a Journeyman Electrician License Individual worker license Master Electrician licenses are valid one year and renewed annually; renewal fee $45. “Master Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Renew a Master Electrician License |
| Continuing education | Individual worker license Journeyman electrician: 4 hours of continuing education per license cycle. “You must complete 4 hours of continuing education each license cycle to renew your license.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Renew a Journeyman Electrician License |
| Other notes | Contractor license Electrical contractor insurance minimums: $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 aggregate products/completed operations. “Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License |
Check a license in Texas
Search Texas license holders Data: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – All Licenses (data.texas.gov)
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.tdlr.texas.gov · www.tdlr.texas.gov · www.tdlr.texas.gov · www.tdlr.texas.gov