Texas · Electrician
How to get a Electrician license in Texas
| License required | Yes (state) |
|---|---|
| Issuing board | TDLR — Electricians Program |
| Exam | Yes — Journeyman exam (8,000 hrs OJT); Master (12,000 hrs + 2 yrs JM) |
| Experience | Journeyman 8,000 hrs under Master; Master +12,000 hrs total |
| Bond | No |
| License fee | $30 |
| Renewal | Every 1 year(s) |
| Reciprocity | Transfer 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 →Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.