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2023 National Electrical Code
All testing for all electrical license types in the state of Texas are based on the 2023 National Electrical Code.
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License Types
Below you will find a list of license types in the state of Texas.
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Texas Master Electrician
Exam Information
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- This exam consists of two portions. The Knowledge Portion and the calculations portion.
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- The knowledge portion consists of 75 questions and the calculation portion consists of 33 questions.
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- You have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the knowledge portion and 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete the calculation portion.
- You must complete both portions with a score of 70% to pass.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Knowledge Portion | |
| Definitions, Theory, and Plans | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems |
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| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies |
| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Calculation Portion | |
| Calculations and theory | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies |
Texas Journeyman Electrician
Exam Information
- The Electrical Exam has 80 questions
- You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| General Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | |
| Total |
Texas Maintenance Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 60 questions
- You have 3 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Total |
Texas Master Sign Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 100 questions
- You have 5 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting | |
| Total |
Texas Journeyman Sign Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 80 questions
- You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting | |
| Total |
Texas Residential Wireman Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 80 questions
- You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | |
| Total |
Texas Residential Appliance Installer
Exam Information
- The Exam has 80 questions
- You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory | |
| GFCI Protection and Equipment Grounding and Bonding | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Swimming Pool, Spas and Fountain Equipment | |
| Total |
Texas Journeyman Lineman Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 40 questions
- You have 2 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
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| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions and Theory | |
| Electrical Services and Service Equipment | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Total |
Texas Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Exam Information
- The Exam has 60 questions
- You have 3 hours to complete the exam.
- You must finish with a score of 70% to pass the exam.
References used
Click here for candidate information bulletin
| Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
| Definitions, Theory, and Plans | |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | |
| Electrical Feeders | |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | |
| Motors and Generators | |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | |
| Electrical Safety | |
| Total |
