Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam: 85 questions, 4 hours, free practice
The Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam, owned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), has 80 scored questions (85 in total) and a 240-minute limit. Passing standard: 70% of scored questions right. We have not recorded the exam fee. Figures checked 2026-10-08 against the published pages of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Edition notice: these questions are written to the 2023 National Electrical Code. Texas adopted the 2026 NEC on September 1, 2026, and the exam edition may have moved. A licensed Texas electrician has not yet reviewed this bank against the 2026 NEC.
Exam at a glance
| Item | Detail | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) (tdlr.texas.gov) | 2026-10-08 |
| Delivered by | PSI | 2026-10-08 |
| Questions | 80 scored, 85 in total | 2026-10-08 |
| Time allowed | 240 minutes | 2026-10-08 |
| Passing standard | 70% of scored questions right | 2026-10-08 |
| Exam fee | Not recorded here (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) exam page) | 2026-10-08 |
| Retake rule | See the owner's handbook (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)) | 2026-10-08 |
| Languages offered | English | 2026-10-08 |
| Outline version | Texas TDLR Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI), Journeyman Electrician content outline, referenced to the 2023 NEC effective Oct 1, 2023 (used as the common PSI outline; weights are item counts out of 80 scored items) (Outline) | 2026-10-08 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-08 |
Last verified 2026-10-08. The next scheduled re-check is 2026-11-01, the earliest date set on any question in this bank.
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Do you need it to work?
Most states: Texas, where this variant applies, requires a license to do electrical work for pay (Occupations Code ch. 1305), and most other states license journeyman electricians through a state or local exam. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1305 (Electricians), retrieved 2026-10-08.
What is on the exam
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans | 8% |
| Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems | 11% |
| Electrical Feeders | 4% |
| Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors | 19% |
| Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials | 23% |
| Electrical Equipment and Devices | 13% |
| Motors and Generators | 6% |
| Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means | 4% |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions | 11% |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | 3% |
Official outline: www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/pdf/Candidate-Information-Bulletin.pdf, checked 2026-10-08.
How hard is it: pass rate
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add a figure only after we read it on Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)'s own page and record the year it covers, so a number here always has a year and a source.
What it costs and how long it takes
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How these questions are made
The questions are drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources. They are not copied from real exams. The DecipherU item team checks each one against the source it cites, and a blind independent AI review answers each without the key. A licensed professional has not reviewed them unless this page says so. Details are on the AI disclosure page.
Who stands behind this page
- Accountable editor
- Julian Calvo, Ed.D., founder. Ed.D. in Learning Sciences (University of Miami), MBA (Lynn University), Master's in Organizational Learning and Leadership (Barry University). His credentials are in learning sciences and assessment design, not in the field this exam covers.
- Licensed professional review
- None on record. No licensed professional has reviewed this question bank. It is drafted with AI and checked against its cited sources by the DecipherU item team.
- How the questions are made
- Drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources, then checked against the source each question cites by the DecipherU item team. Julian Calvo designed this method. No real exam content is used. Read the AI disclosure and the methodology.
- What this bank shows
- 90 live questions; 90 cite at least one primary source. 90 carry a re-check date (the earliest is 2026-11-01).
- Facts last checked
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam?
The exam has 80 scored questions (85 in total). Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), checked 2026-10-08.
How long is the Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam?
You have 240 minutes in total. Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), checked 2026-10-08.
What score do you need to pass the Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam?
Passing standard: 70% of scored questions right. Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), checked 2026-10-08.
How much does the Journeyman electrician (Texas) exam cost?
We have not recorded the exam fee yet. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) sets it, so check its exam page before you register.
What is the Journeyman electrician (Texas) pass rate?
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add one only after reading it on Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)'s own page, with the year it covers.
Are the Journeyman electrician (Texas) practice questions real exam questions?
No. They are original questions drafted with AI from the official outline and primary sources. No real exam content was used.
Sources
- Texas TDLR Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI), Journeyman Electrician content outline, referenced to the 2023 NEC effective Oct 1, 2023 (used as the common PSI outline; weights are item counts out of 80 scored items), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), retrieved 2026-10-08.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Questions are AI-drafted and source-checked. DecipherU is not affiliated with TDLR, PSI or NFPA. National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of NFPA. Every practice question is original. Found a mistake? Read the corrections log or report it there.