To obtain a master electrician license in Texas, candidates must meet certain state requirements, including a minimum of 12,000 hours of on-the-job training. This training must be supervised by a licensed master electrician. Aspirants should have a journey electrician license for two years. In addition, aspirants need to pass a master electrician exam conducted within the last two years. There's a corresponding fee of $65 for a license valid for one year (as of August 2010).
A licensed master electrician should complete a continuing education course of four hours; this course must be taken every year before the license renewal date. The education course should cover the National Electric Code approved by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Furthermore, the course needs to include discussions on related state regulations to update or remind license holders. Master electricians must possess the certificate of completion for the course: They need to show this document when the department conducts its inspection and investigation.
Master electricians must follow certain conduct standards for competency, integrity and interest. They are required to have extensive knowledge on the established rules and codes. Master electricians should also use logical judgment and skills in performing their duties. They're expected to be honest and trustworthy in their work; thus, master electricians are prohibited from engaging in any activity that violates the standards of conduct set by the act.
If a master electrician violates any provisions under the Occupations Code of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act, this will result in a corresponding administrative sanction and/or penalty. This policy covers any misleading, inaccurate or deceitful information given to the department, even during the licensing process. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is the enforcement authority for such sanctions or penalties.