Texas Electrician License: Requirements, Exam & How to Get Licensed
Everything you need to know about the Texas electrician license — requirements, exam format, fees, and how to prepare
Note: Our practice questions are based on NEC 2023 — the edition most states currently test on. The exam format details below are specific to Texas.
Information last verified: April 2026
Last verified: March 26, 2026 • Sources: Texas Licensing Board, PSI Testing Portal
Exam Format
Journeyman Electrician
- Vendor:PSI
- Questions:85
- Time Limit:240 minutes (4 hours)
- Passing Score:70%
- Exam Fee:$78
- Format:Open-book (NEC reference allowed)
Master Electrician
- Vendor:PSI
- Questions:108
- Time Limit:320 minutes (5 hours)
- Passing Score:70%
- Exam Fee:$78
- Format:Open-book (NEC reference allowed)
What's Covered on the Exam
- Grounding & Bonding (NEC Article 250)
- Wiring Methods (Conduit, Cable, Raceways)
- Load Calculations (Article 220)
- Motors & Controllers (Article 430)
- Box Fill & Conduit Fill
- Overcurrent Protection (Article 240)
- Special Occupancies (Hazardous Locations)
- Services & Feeders (Article 230)
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How to Register for Your Exam
- Confirm Your Eligibility: Check with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for current requirements (work experience, education, etc.)
- Submit Your Application: Apply through the state licensing board
- Schedule Your Exam: Once approved, register with PSI at https://candidate.psiexams.com/
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- Pass Your Exam: Show up confident and ready on exam day
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💡What You Need to Know About Texas
- Texas licenses are issued statewide by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — unlike some states, your Texas license is valid throughout the entire state.
- Texas requires 8,000 hours of supervised work experience (roughly 4 years) as an Electrical Apprentice before you can apply for the Journeyman exam.
- The Texas Journeyman exam is administered by PSI and is open-book — you may bring a tabbed and highlighted NEC codebook.
- Texas also licenses Master Electricians separately; the Master exam covers more advanced load calculations and systems design.
NEC Adoption & State Amendments
Texas adopted NEC 2023 for all electrician licensing examinations. Texas will adopt NEC 2026 effective September 1, 2026. Check with TDLR (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electrical/) for the current code edition used on your exam.
⚠️Common Mistakes on the Texas Exam
- Underestimating the open-book format — many test-takers bring an unmarked codebook and run out of time. Tab and highlight your NEC before exam day.
- Miscounting apprenticeship hours — TDLR requires documented 8,000 hours; hours must be verified by a licensed Master Electrician.
- Not distinguishing between a Journeyman Electrician and a Residential Wireman license — Texas offers both, and they have different scope and exam content.
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