The Texas electrical exams, plainly.

How to qualify, how many questions, how long, what score passes, what you may bring and how to schedule with PSI. All from the official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation bulletin, dated the day we read it.

Open book

Journeyman Electrician

Two portions: 56 scored NEC Knowledge items in 130 minutes, then 24 scored Calculations in 110. Pass each at 70 percent.

80 questions70% to pass240 minRead the guide Open book

Master Electrician

Two portions: 70 scored NEC Knowledge items in 150 minutes, then 30 scored Calculations in 170. Pass each at 70 percent.

100 questions70% to pass320 minRead the guide Open book

Residential Wireman

One sitting: 80 scored items in 240 minutes, dwellings up to four stories. 70 percent to pass.

80 questions70% to pass240 minRead the guide

Official sources: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation · PSI. Not affiliated with PSI, TDLR, NFPA.