Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in El Paso, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a electrical contractor in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

Verified 2026-08-27 6 stops $800–$2,200 est. 6–10 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits
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Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Texas

3 stops

  1. Texas Master Electrician License

    Required to qualify an electrical contracting business in Texas. Issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Applicants must have held a Journeyman Electrician license for at least two years and have 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Texas-licensed Master Electrician, then pass the Master Electrician exam (administered by PSI). The license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The Master Electrician must be employed by the electrical contractor to qualify the contractor's TECL.

    Official government source

    $45 application fee; $45 annual renewal (TDLR); exam fee paid to PSI (see PSI Candidate Information Bulletin - needs_review)4–8 weeks

  2. Texas Electrical Contractor License (TECL)

    The business entity must hold a TECL from TDLR to legally contract for electrical work in Texas.

    Official government source

    $110 application fee; $110 renewal (TDLR)2–4 weeks

  3. Texas Business Entity Registration (if applicable)

    LLCs and corporations must register with the Texas Secretary of State.

    Official government source

    $300 (LLC filing fee)3–5 business days

City of El Paso / El Paso County

2 stops

  1. City of El Paso Electrical Contractor Registration

    Electrical contractors working in El Paso must register annually with the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department (Contractor Registration, Electrical category) before pulling electrical permits - filed at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901, (915) 212-0104 ([email protected]). The state TECL license and qualifying Master Electrician must be on file. Annual filing is required under El Paso City Code sec. 18.02.104.5.

    Official government source

    Confirm current registration fee with the One Stop Shop1–2 weeks

  2. El Paso County DBA

    Required if operating under a trade name. File with the El Paso County Clerk.

    Official government source

    $28 (plus $0.50 per additional owner)1–3 days

Terminus

Open for business — est. $800–$2,200 · 6–10 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits

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