⚡ How to Become a Licensed Electrician in Texas

Welcome to your step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed electrician in Texas. Whether you're just getting started as an apprentice or ready to level up to journeyman, this guide has you covered.

🛠️ Step 1: Start as an Electrical Apprentice

Before you can become licensed, you must first register as an Apprentice with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Apprentice Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old.

  • Must submit an Apprentice Electrician Registration Application.

  • No exam required at this stage.

✅ Apply for your Apprentice License here:
👉 TDLR Apprentice Electrician License Application

✅ Download your free Time Tracking Template here:
👉 Electrical Apprentice Hours Log (PDF)

🔥 Step 2: Complete Required On-the-Job Training Hours

To qualify for your Journeyman Electrician license, you must complete:

  • 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician.

📝 Important:

  • Hours must be properly logged.

  • Supervisor must verify and sign off on hours.

  • You must maintain an active Apprentice License during this time.

📝 Step 3: Prepare for Your Journeyman License Application

Once you have completed the required hours:

✅ Gather Proof of Experience:

  • Time tracking logs

  • Supervisor sign-off documents

✅ Complete the Application:
👉 TDLR Journeyman Electrician License Application

✅ Pay the Application Fee:

  • $30 (as of 2025)

📚 Step 4: Schedule and Pass the Journeyman Electrician Exam

After your application is approved:

  • You will receive instructions to schedule your Journeyman Electrician Exam with PSI Exams.

  • Exam Format:

    • 80 multiple choice questions

    • Open-book (2023 National Electrical Code Book allowed)

    • Time limit: 4 hours

    • Passing score: 70%

✅ Schedule Your PSI Exam Here:
👉 PSI Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam Scheduling

✅ Study Tip:
Make sure to review NEC code calculations, load computations, and safety regulations.

🏆 Step 5: Receive Your Journeyman Electrician License

✅ After passing the exam, TDLR will issue your official Journeyman Electrician License.
✅ Your license must be renewed annually.
✅ 4 hours of Continuing Education are required each year to maintain an active license.

🛡️ Additional Important Requirements

  • Work under a Master Electrician: Journeyman electricians must continue working under a Master until they apply for a Master license themselves.

  • Maintain Updated Contact Info: Always update your address and employer information with TDLR.

  • Continuing Education: Approved providers must be used for CE courses.

✅ Check Continuing Education Providers Here:
👉 TDLR Electrical Continuing Education Info

⚡ Downloadable Resources

  • 📥 Apprentice Time Tracking Template (PDF) (replace with hosted link)

  • 📥 Journeyman License Application Walkthrough (PDF) (optional future download you can offer!)

📢 Need Help?

Our team is here to help you navigate your licensing journey.
Questions? Contact TDLR at:
📞 (512) 463-6599
📧 electricians@tdlr.texas.gov

Or reach out to us directly at support@nationaltradeshub.com.