How do I become a master electrician in Texas?

Answer

1. You need to have held a Journeyman Electrician license for at least two years, and 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Texas Master Electrician. Then you apply to TDLR. Like the journeyman license, it's renewed every year.

   Sources: TDLR

   • “held Journeyman Electrician license for at least two years” TDLR ↗
   • “12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas” TDLR ↗
   • “valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually” TDLR ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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