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Texas electrical license renewal
Texas electrical licenses renew every year. Master, journeyman, journeyman industrial, journeyman lineman, residential wireman, maintenance, master sign, journeyman sign, apprentice and apprentice sign electricians need 4 hours of continuing education each year, and the renewal fee is $30 to $45 depending on the license.
- 1Renewal cycle 1 year
- 2CE hours 4 h per year
- 3Renewal fee $30 to $45
- 4Late fee $45 to $90
When Texas electrical licenses renew
Individual electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually. TDLR usually sends a reminder about 60 days before expiry; renewing is the licensee's responsibility. Renewal is online. Licensees with a criminal conviction or a deferred adjudication include a completed Criminal History Questionnaire with the renewal.
Continuing education hours
One CE rule applies on the Texas page read. The "per year" column divides the hours by the length of the CE period so states with different cycles can be compared.
| License holders | Hours | Period | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master, journeyman, journeyman industrial, journeyman lineman, residential wireman, maintenance, master sign, journeyman sign, apprentice and apprentice sign electricians | 4 | each year | 4 |
Master, journeyman, journeyman industrial, journeyman lineman, residential wireman, maintenance, master sign, journeyman sign, apprentice and apprentice sign electricians. 4 hours before each renewal, covering the National Electrical Code, the Texas electrician law (Occupations Code Chapter 1305), the TDLR rules (16 TAC Chapter 73) and NFPA 70E electrical safety. Someone who has taken 4 hours of NEC only must add at least one hour of law, rules or NFPA 70E. Apprentices may instead be enrolled in a department-registered apprenticeship training course.
Renewal fees and late fees
| License | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| Journeyman electrician renewal | $30 |
| Master electrician renewal | $45 |
| Late renewal | Fee |
|---|---|
| Journeyman, expired 90 days or less | $45 |
| Journeyman, expired 91 days to 18 months | $60 |
| Journeyman, expired 18 to 36 months (by mail, with a request form) | $60 |
| Master, expired 90 days or less | $67.50 |
| Master, expired 91 days to 18 months | $90 |
| Master, expired 18 to 36 months | $90 |
A license expired for more than three years cannot be renewed; the holder applies again as a new applicant.
Exemptions and conditions
- Electrical contractors and residential appliance installers are not required to complete CE.
- A person holding several license types needs 4 hours in total, taken during the period of the license being renewed.
How Texas compares
Counted per year, the heaviest CE load on this Texas page is 4 hours. Of the 7 renewal rules this site has read, that ranks 5 of 7 from most to fewest hours a year (MA electrical 7 h a year; CT plumbing 2.5 h a year). Comparing hours a year is rough: a state with a longer cycle lets the hours be taken in one block, and several states set lower figures for limited or apprentice licenses, as the table above shows.
All renewal rules read so far: trade license renewal by state.
Getting the Texas license in the first place
Renewal keeps an existing license current; it does not replace the initial requirements. For a first license: Master Electrician: 6 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam. The Texas electrical license requirements page lists every level, the experience hours, the exam and the fees from the Texas board.
Questions
How many CE hours does a Texas electrical license renewal need?
Master, journeyman, journeyman industrial, journeyman lineman, residential wireman, maintenance, master sign, journeyman sign, apprentice and apprentice sign electricians: 4 hours a year. 4 hours before each renewal, covering the National Electrical Code, the Texas electrician law (Occupations Code Chapter 1305), the TDLR rules (16 TAC Chapter 73) and NFPA 70E electrical safety. Someone who has taken 4 hours of NEC only must add at least one hour of law, rules or NFPA 70E. Apprentices may instead be enrolled in a department-registered apprenticeship training course.
How often do Texas electrical licenses renew?
Individual electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually. TDLR usually sends a reminder about 60 days before expiry; renewing is the licensee's responsibility.
What does it cost to renew a Texas electrical license?
Journeyman electrician renewal $30; Master electrician renewal $45. A license expired for more than three years cannot be renewed; the holder applies again as a new applicant.
Who is exempt from Texas electrical CE?
Electrical contractors and residential appliance installers are not required to complete CE. A person holding several license types needs 4 hours in total, taken during the period of the license being renewed.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours, required topics, who needs CE, exemptions | TDLR, Electrician Continuing Education | 2026-10-25 |
| One-year term, $30 fee, late fees, 3-year limit | TDLR, Renew a journeyman electrician license | 2026-10-25 |
| $45 fee and late fees | TDLR, Renew a master electrician license | 2026-10-25 |
This page summarises what the Texas sources said on 2026-10-25. Renewal fees, deadlines and CE rules change; verify with the board (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Electricians program) before renewing. General information, not legal advice.