Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas

Texas has reciprocal licensing agreements with the states listed below:

Master Electrician - Louisiana (state contractor’s license), Nebraska and North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor)

Journeyman Electrician - Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming

Other License Types - Currently there are no reciprocal licensing agreements for any other license types.

Requirements for a Texas License

You must be able to prove that you meet the minimum requirements to qualify for a Texas license:

Master Electrician

• Taken and passed the reciprocal statewide examination
• Held the reciprocal license for at least one year
• Have at least 12,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.

Journeyman Electrician

• Taken and passed the reciprocal state’s examination
• Held the reciprocal license for at least one year
• Have at least 8,000 hours under the supervision of a master electrician.

How to Apply for a Texas License

Master Electrician

Submit the following documents and fees:

Louisiana

• Completed Master Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $45.00
• Copy of your state-issued license
• Letter of good standing **

NOTE: You must be a resident of Louisiana to qualify for a Texas Master Electrician license.

Nebraska

• Completed Master Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $45.00
• Copy of your state-issued license
• Letter of good standing **

North Carolina

• Completed Master Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $45.00
• Copy of your state-issued license
• Letter of good standing **

** You must contact the state where you are licensed to request a letter of good standing, which must show that you have passed the statewide examination for electrical work. Once you have received the letter, send it to us with all of the required information in one envelope. (See a sample letter of good standing).

Journeyman Electrician

Submit the following documents and fees:

Alaska

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Arkansas

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Idaho

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Montana

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Nebraska

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

New Mexico

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Oklahoma

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

South Dakota

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

Wyoming

• Completed Journeyman Electrician by Reciprocity License Application Form (PDF)
• License fee of $30.00
• Copy of your state-issued license

The Department will contact the state licensing authority to certify the following: you have passed the statewide examination for electrical work in that state, you are licensed as a Journeyman Electrician, and that your license is in good standing.

Help and Support

If you have questions about the application process, please contact us by email, or call us at (512) 463-6599 for assistance.