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Key Facts: TX Electrician Exam
27%
Pass Rate (2024)
Texas TDLR
70% each
Passing Score
Two-part exam
80
Total Questions
Knowledge + Calculations
$78
Exam Fee
PSI/TDLR
The Texas Journeyman Electrician exam has one of the lowest pass rates in the country — only 27% passed in 2024. As of March 2025, the exam is split into two parts: NEC Knowledge (code navigation) and Calculations (load calculations, voltage drop, conductor sizing), each requiring 70% to pass. The total exam is 80 questions in 4 hours with a $78 fee. Based on the 2023 NEC.
About the TX Electrician Exam
The Texas Journeyman Electrician exam is administered by PSI for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Based on the 2023 NEC, the exam was restructured in March 2025 into two parts: NEC Knowledge and Calculations. Each part requires 70% to pass independently. The exam covers electrical theory, code compliance, grounding, wiring methods, load calculations, motors, and special occupancies.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours total
Passing Score
70% each part
Exam Fee
$78 (TX TDLR / PSI)
TX Electrician Exam Content Outline
NEC General & Theory
Definitions, electrical theory, NEC navigation, working space requirements, and installation fundamentals
Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
Circuit sizing, receptacle spacing, GFCI/AFCI requirements, overcurrent protection, and lighting outlets
Grounding & Bonding
Grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding, bonding requirements, and ground-fault protection
Wiring Methods & Materials
Conductor ampacity, conduit fill, cable assemblies, box fill calculations, and raceway types
Services, Feeders, Motors & Special Occupancies
Service entrance requirements, load calculations, motor circuits, transformers, hazardous locations, and healthcare facilities
How to Pass the TX Electrician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% each part
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours total
- Exam fee: $78
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Texas electrician exam structured as of 2025?
As of March 2025, the Texas journeyman electrician exam is split into two parts: NEC Knowledge (code lookup and navigation) and Calculations (load calculations, voltage drop, conductor sizing). Each part requires 70% to pass independently. The total exam is 80 questions in 4 hours.
Why is the Texas electrician exam pass rate so low?
Texas reported only a 27% pass rate in 2024, among the lowest in the nation. Common reasons include underestimating the depth of NEC knowledge required, poor time management, and insufficient practice with calculations. The two-part format means you must pass both portions.
What NEC edition does Texas use?
Texas has adopted the 2023 NEC through TDLR. The exam allows a bound copy of the 2023 NEC as a reference for both the Knowledge and Calculations portions.
How much does the Texas electrician exam cost?
The exam fee is $78 through PSI. Additional costs include the NEC 2023 codebook ($100+) and study materials. Apply through TDLR before scheduling with PSI.