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Electrical in Texas

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman electrician in Texas, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an electrical apprentice in Texas?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: apprentice, residential wireman, journeyman and master electrician licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Apprentices hold a TDLR Electrical Apprentice license. Experience before the journeyman exam: 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas master electrician (exam allowed at 7,000). Who can supervise an apprentice: General supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician or residential wireman.

Last checked. Official source: tdlr.texas.gov.

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Licensing rules

Electrical licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: apprentice, residential wireman, journeyman and master electrician licensesOfficial source: tdlr.texas.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Apprentices hold a TDLR Electrical Apprentice licenseOfficial source: tdlr.texas.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas master electrician (exam allowed at 7,000)Official source: tdlr.texas.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice General supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician or residential wiremanOfficial source: tdlr.texas.gov

Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Electricians program.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses electricians in Texas?

State: apprentice, residential wireman, journeyman and master electrician licenses.Source: tdlr.texas.gov

Do electrical apprentices have to register in Texas?

Yes. Apprentices hold a TDLR Electrical Apprentice license.Source: tdlr.texas.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in Texas?

8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas master electrician (exam allowed at 7,000).Source: tdlr.texas.gov

Who can supervise an electrical apprentice in Texas?

General supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician or residential wireman.Source: tdlr.texas.gov

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