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Texas license examsElectrician, Plumber and HVAC

Texas tests electrician, plumber and HVAC license applicants. Each trade has its own exam and testing company.

Journeyman and master exams in Texas

Electrician

Who gives it
PSI1
Code book
2026 NEC per page; soft-bound own copy only
Open book
Yes
Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it
Master: Pearson VUE2
Hours and license steps

HVAC

Who gives it
PSI3
Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the TDLR first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company. TDLR

Sources

  1. Texas electrician license: exam (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Texas plumber license: exam (tsbpe.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Texas HVAC license: exam (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)