HB 1874
AN ACT relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Expands the authorized scope of work for master electricians in Texas, specifically allowing them to perform all electrical work and electrical design work, including electrical sign work. Master electricians will now be able to verify on-the-job training requirements for various electrical licensing categories and serve as the master of record for electrical sign businesses. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially providing more flexibility and opportunities for licensed master electricians in the state.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1305.153(b), Occupations Code, is (1) perform all electrical work and electrical design work, including electrical work performed by a master sign (3) verify compliance with on-the-job training requirements for issuance of a master electrician license, master sign electrician license, journeyman electrician license, or journeyman sign electrician license; and (4) serve as master of record for an electrical sign SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to
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