ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Texas Electrical license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/TX/checklist/electrical
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
Electrical
Electrical Contractor (business license) (Electrical Contractor)
State license · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- Deadline
- License is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually (16 TAC 73.22). Renew online before the anniversary of issue.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $110. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Expired 90 days or less: about $165. 91 days to 18 months: about $220.
- Grace period
- No grace; late fees apply immediately after expiration.
- Insurance
- Business liability: $300,000 per occurrence (PD+BI combined), $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 aggregate products/completed operations; insured name must match application. Must employ or be a licensed Master Electrician.
- Official link
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $110, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Electrician (Master Electrician)
State license · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- Deadline
- Valid for 1 year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually; TDLR sends a reminder about 60 days before expiration.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 4 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Expired 90 days or less: about $67.50. 91 days to 18 months: about $90.
- Grace period
- No grace period.
- Official link
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $45, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup