Frequently Asked Questions

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General FAQ's

For ALL questions pertaining to Texas state electrical licensing, or electrical examination, you can find the answers on the TDLR website HERE, this is the OFFICIAL Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation web site, and it has ALL of the information for ANYTHING pertaining to electrical licensing.

Can I apply for a new electricians' license online?
Yes! But.. ONLY or a Texas state electrical apprentice, or sign apprentice license click HERE.
----- You MUST have at least an apprentice license ANYTIME that you perform non-exempt electrical work. An apprentice electrician license does NOT require a test, or work experience. You can obtain a temporary license online (which is good for 21 days), then if the state approves everything they will send your regular license to you via USPS

----- To apply for any other Texas state electrical license go HERE. You can fill out and print the forms, then mail the application to the TDLR. You must have the required experience, and you must send in the appropriate application, fees, and any required attachments, then be approved prior to scheduling the appropriate examination (see below).

Does Texas reciprocate with any other states?
Yes! Texas and Louisiana, reciprocate for a Masters (Contractors) license.
------Texas, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. reciprocate for a Journeyman License if you have Passed the state approved exam.
------You must have...
-- ----Held the matching reciprocal license for at least one year;
-- --- Have at least the required number of hours (depending upon license type) under the supervision of
- - - -a licensed master electrician.
ClickHERE to see more details from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

How can I take a Texas State electrician examination?

New Texas Electrician Examinations and Testing Service!
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has entered into a new contract with PSI to develop, maintain and deliver licensing examinations.
This new contract, the resulting examinations, and a new application process will change how electricians get licensed in Texas. A summary of the changes can be found below. These changes went into effect on September 1, 2009.
VERY IMPORTANT: ICC examinations taken on or after September 1, 2009 will NOT be accepted for Texas electrician licensing.

Instead of taking the examination and then applying to the department for a license, electricians will first make application to the department and then, if they are eligible, will be notified by mail that they may make an appointment to sit for their examination.

PSI will deliver new Texas electrician examinations at 22 sites around the state. See www.psiexams.com for additional information about PSI. These new TDLR examinations have been developed by Texas electrician subject matter experts. Information about the new examinations and applications may be found on our website HERE, or on the TDLR web site at:
http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elecexam.htm.

Please contact T.D.L.R at examination@license.state.tx.us, for further assistance.

Many of you will be purchasing the new code book and we would like to remind you that loose leaf NEC code books such as spiral-bound or ring-bound books will NOT be allowed in the PSI test centers. Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or attached) with their approved reference. For more detailed information about taking examinations at PSI please
download the Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) on the TDLR web site.

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