What are the Texas electrical licensing requirements?

Understanding and adhering to Texas electrical laws and rules is paramount for electricians to ensure safe and compliant installations. Section TDLR Texas Chapter 73 encompasses a wide range of regulations, covering licensing requirements, code adoptions, safety standards, inspections, and continuing education mandates.

To begin our exploration of Texas Laws and Rules for Electricians, here are some select definitions from Texas Administrative Code Chapter 73.  The following words and terms, as described in chapter 73, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

• (8) Electrical Contractor–A person, or entity, licensed as an electrical contractor, that is in the business of performing “Electrical Contracting” as defined by Texas Occupations Code, §1305.002(5).

• (9) Master Electrician–An individual, licensed as a master electrician, who on behalf of an electrical contractor, electrical sign contractor, or employing governmental entity, performs “Electrical Work” as defined by Texas Occupations Code, §1305.002(11).

• (10) Journeyman Electrician–An individual, licensed as a journeyman electrician, who works under the general supervision of a master electrician, on behalf of an electrical contractor, or employing governmental entity, while performing “Electrical Work” as defined by Texas Occupations Code, §1305.002(11).

• (11) Electrical Apprentice–An individual, licensed as an apprentice who works under the on-site supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician, or residential wireman, on behalf of an electrical contractor or employing governmental entity performing “Electrical Work” as defined by Texas Occupations Code, §1305.002(11).