BEFORE YOU SIGN
Check the contractor before the work starts.
Start with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Match the business on your quote to the license, then confirm the requirements for your project address.
Check the electrical contractor’s business license
Texas generally requires nonexempt electrical work to be performed by a licensed person through a licensed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor business must employ a licensed master electrician. The business license and the individual electrician’s license serve different purposes.
TDLR electrical licensing overview ↗ · Electrical contractor business requirements ↗
Keep the name and scope consistent
Ask for the legal business name and license number on the written quote. If a trading name differs from the license holder, ask the company to explain the relationship before signing. Check the current record, rather than relying on a website badge or an old screenshot.
Check the project’s jurisdiction
Use the city or county responsible for the property to confirm permit requirements. A company’s office city and a broad service-area claim do not establish the authority responsible for your home.
This comparison does not certify current licensing, insurance or permit eligibility for any listed company. General guidance was checked against the linked issuing-authority sources on October 29, 2026.
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