How to Check an Electrician's License in Texas

Who licenses electricians in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses electricians and electrical contractors statewide. A business that contracts electrical work holds a Texas Electrical Contractor License (TECL), and individual electricians hold their own licenses (for example master, journeyman or apprentice).

How to check a license

1. Ask the company for its TECL number. Many listings on Home Pros Local show it on the card.
2. Open the TDLR license search.
3. Search by license number or by name, then open the result.
4. Confirm the license type, the name, and that the license is active and not expired.

Permits

Bigger jobs such as panel upgrades, new circuits and EV charger installs often need a permit from your city. Ask the electrician who pulls the permit and whether the price includes it. If you live outside city limits, the rules can be different, so ask the contractor what applies at your address.

Questions to ask before you hire

• What is your TECL number?
• Who will do the work, and are they licensed?
• Does the price include materials, permit fees and patching walls?
• What warranty do you give on labor?

Find an electrician

See electricians in Houston and electricians in Dallas, or search by ZIP code from the home page.

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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules can change — check the official source linked above before you rely on it.