Required Books
Effective 09/01/26 the 2026 edition of the NEC will be used for testing.
The reference listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. This reference may be highlighted and tabbed (with approved NFPA NEC permanent tabs. Contact us for more information at 1-800-992-1910.
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2023 National Electrical Code for Texas, softcover Highlighted with NFPA tabs. Tabs are approved for Testing in Texas
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New Application Processing Fee for Texas License
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
The Texas Journeyman Electrician license allows the license holder to work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, on behalf of an electrical contractor, or employing governmental entity while performing electrical work. Electrical work is defined as any labor or material used in installing, maintaining, or extending an electrical wiring system and the apparatus or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached to a building, residence, structure, property, or premises, including service entrance conductors as defined by the National Electrical Code.
To apply, contact the Texas Department of Licensing at 512-463-6599.
The license application and renewal fee is $35.
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. The wait time is typically no more than 2-3 weeks.
The term of the license is one year.
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