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Texas Residential Wireman Exam Prep
$219.99View ProductIn the state of Texas, applicants must obtain pre-approval from the state licensing board before testing and complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician or Residential Wireman. This course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips/strategies. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Texas Residential Wireman Examination Materials:
- 2023 National Electrical Code – NFPA 70
- 2020 National Electrical Code – NFPA 70
- 2020 National Electrical Code Pre-Printed Tabs
Requirements To Complete
About This License
A Residential Wireman works under the general supervision of a Master Electrician, on behalf of an electrical contractor or employing government entity to perform electrical work that is limited to electrical installations in single-family or multi-family dwellings not exceeding four stories.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
There are no state minimum financial requirements at this time.
Applicants with any criminal offense conviction (felony or misdemeanor) must complete a criminal history questionnaire.
Applicants must obtain pre-approval from the state licensing board before testing.
4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician or residential wireman;
Passing score on the residential wireman examination
Applying For Your License
To apply for license, please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at 1-512-463-6599.
Exam Details
- The exam has 80 questions and a time limit of 240 minutes.
- A 70% is required to pass.
- Topics on the exam include Definitions and Theory, Electrical Services and Service Equipment, Electrical Feeders, Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors, Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials, Electrical Equipment and Devices, Motors and Generators, Special Occupancies, Renewable Energy, Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means.
- To schedule your exam, contact PSI at 800-733-9267. The exam is $63.
Books and References for the Exam
The following reference is permitted to be used during the exam. It is available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2020 National Electrical Code
Exam Review Education
We offer review for the electrical exam in an online training format. The course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips/strategies. Each time you take a practice test, the questions are randomly generated from our database. Therefore, you will never see the same test twice, guaranteeing you the best review possible for your examination.
Continuing Education
Four hours of board approved education are required per year.
For information on how to complete your CEU, click here.
Reciprocity Agreement
None.
