How to get an electrician license in Texas
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses electrical contractors in Texas. No job dollar threshold: anyone who performs electrical work in Texas must be licensed. The Electrical contractor licensee file, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists 12,269 active electrical business records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses electrical work in Texas
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| When a license is needed | No job dollar threshold: anyone who performs electrical work in Texas must be licensed. source |
| License types | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Sign Contractor, Residential Appliance Installation Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Sign Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Sign Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Residential Wireman, Residential Appliance Installer, Apprentice Electrician, Apprentice Sign Electrician |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Electrical Sign Contractor or Residential Appliance Installation Contractor.
- Licensing exam required for the Master Electrician the contractor must employ, given by PSI; no separate exam is listed for the contractor business license. source
- Experience: 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas Master Electrician, required for the Master Electrician of record. source
- Carry general liability of $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, and $300,000 products and completed operation. source
- Pay the electrical contractor license application fee: $110. source
- Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source
Electrical requirements in Texas
| Exam | Licensing exam required for the Master Electrician the contractor must employ, given by PSI; no separate exam is listed for the contractor business license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas Master Electrician, required for the Master Electrician of record. source |
| Bond | No state bond requirement found: the board's license application and renewal pages list insurance only, not a bond. |
| Insurance | General liability of $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, and $300,000 products and completed operation. source |
| Renewal | Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocal agreements cover Master and Journeyman Electrician licenses with listed states only; no agreements for other license type. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Texas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Texas?
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses electrical contractors in Texas. No job dollar threshold: anyone who performs electrical work in Texas must be licensed.
- How do I check an electrician license in Texas?
- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation keeps the record for electrical contractors in Texas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Texas?
- $110 (Electrical contractor license application fee). $110 (Electrical contractor annual renewal fee). $45 (Master Electrician license application fee).
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Texas?
- 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas Master Electrician, required for the Master Electrician of record.
- How often does an electrician license renew in Texas?
- Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually.
Other trades in Texas
- General contractor license in Texas
- Plumbing license in Texas
- HVAC license in Texas
- Roofing license in Texas
- All Texas trades
Electrical license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elec.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/businesses/contractor-elec.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecfaq.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/master-electrician.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/businesses/contractor-elec.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/dbproduction2/Lteecele.csv
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.