Texas electrical license lookup: how to check and get a license

Texas electrical license lookup: who issues electrician licenses (TDLR), how to check one online, the license types, and 6,057 electrical contractors by county.

Do electricians need a license in Texas?

Who licenses them	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
License types	Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Residential Wireman, Maintenance Electrician, Apprentice Electrician
When a license is required	Non-exempt electrical work must be done by a licensed individual working through a licensed electrical contractor

Hire a TDLR-licensed Electrical Contractor, which must have a Master Electrician of record and carry liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence / $600,000 aggregate. Local permits and inspections still apply.

How do you look up an electrician's license in Texas?

Ask the electrician for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
Open the Texas electrical license lookup run by TDLR.
Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
If something doesn't match, ask the electrician about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact TDLR.

What electrical licenses does Texas issue?

Electrical Contractor
Master Electrician
Journeyman Electrician
Residential Wireman
Maintenance Electrician
Apprentice Electrician

How do you get a electrical license in Texas?

Licenses are issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official TDLR source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.

Which Texas city is the job in?

How many electricians are there in Texas?

The Census Bureau counted 6,057 electrical contractors with employees in Texas in 2023. The counties with the most:

Harris County	833
Dallas County	553
Tarrant County	409
Bexar County	339
Travis County	314
Williamson County	210
Collin County	205
Montgomery County	167

What do Texas homes mean for electrical work?

The median home in Texas was built in 1990, 37% of households rent and 67% of homes are single-family houses. 34% of homes heat with utility gas and 61% with electricity.

How do you choose an electrician in Texas?

Check the license on the state or city license search, and ask whether the person doing the work is licensed or working under someone's license.
Ask whether the job needs a permit and an inspection, and who files it. A licensed electrician files the permit.
Ask for proof of insurance. Electrical mistakes show up later, so you want the company insured.
For panel upgrades, ask whether the utility needs to be scheduled to cut and restore power, and who arranges it.
Get a written estimate that lists the circuits, fixtures and materials.

Electricians in other states

Sources: Texas licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.