Electrician License Requirements in Texas
License RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Journeyman ElectricianMaster ElectricianResidential Wireman
Reciprocity states
AKARIAIDLAMTNCNENMOKSDWY
Notes
Texas requires licensure for non-exempt electrical work and lists Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, and Residential Wireman among its individual license types. TDLR exam information says electrician exams are offered through PSI. As of 2026-02-06, TDLR reported master reciprocity with AR, IA, LA, NC, and NE, plus journeyman reciprocity with AK, AR, ID, IA, MT, NE, NM, OK, SD, and WY. Verified against TDLR electrician pages on 2026-03-09.