Required Books
Effective October 1, 2023 the exams will be based on the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code.
The reference listed below is 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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Additional Services
Pre-approval from the state IS required to sit for the exam.
- The state requires applicants to have at least 12,000 hours (6 years) of on the job training under the supervision of a master electrician and the experience verification form must be completed by a person qualified to verify the electricians training or license history.
- There are no state minimum financial requirements at this time.
- Applicants with any criminal offense conviction (felony or misdemeanor) must complete a criminal history questionnaire.
- Master Electricians are only required to obtain general liability insurance coverage or workers compensation if he is the owner of the Electrical Contractor license.
- A person holding a Master Electrician license may only be assigned to a single Electrical Contractor unless the Master Electrician owns more than 50% of the electrical contracting business.
A Master Electrician may perform all electrical work, including electrical work performed by a master sign electrician, may supervise an electrician, may verify compliance with on the job training requirements for the issuance of a master electrician license, a master sign electrician license, a journeyman electrician license, or a journeyman sign electrician license, and may serve as a master on record for an electrical sign contractor.
To apply, contact the Texas Department of Licensing at 512-463-6599.
The license application and renewal fee is $50.
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.
Important Contacts
Texas has a reciprocal agreement for this license with Louisiana.
The Texas Department of Licensing requires completion of 4 hours of approved continuing education during the term of the current license to renew your Master Electrician’s license. The required hours must cover Texas state laws and rules that regulate electricians and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
American Contractors offers a 1 1/2 day online Web-Seminar to prepare you for the Texas Master Electrician license exam. Please contact us for additional information, 800-992-1910.