Texas · Electrician

How to get a Electrician license in Texas

License requiredYes (state)
Issuing boardTDLR — Electricians Program
ExamYes — Journeyman exam (8,000 hrs OJT); Master (12,000 hrs + 2 yrs JM)
ExperienceJourneyman 8,000 hrs under Master; Master +12,000 hrs total
BondNo
License fee$30
RenewalEvery 1 year(s)
ReciprocityTransfer from AL/IA/NE/OH (1 yr); others 2 yr JM min

Fees: Journeyman $30, Master $45, Electrical Contractor business $110 + 300k/600k liability insurance.

Official source: TDLR — Electricians Program

Now get operating

Finance your truck & equipment

Electricians starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.

Financing options →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.