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The Texas master and journeyman sign electrician exams
Sign electricians sit their own exams, with electric signs and outline lighting making up more than a third of the questions. The master sign exam is the longest electrical exam TDLR offers: five hours.
Based on PSI's candidate bulletin dated 15 September 2026 · Reviewed 9 October 2026
The exam at a glance
| Exam | Questions | Time | To pass | Fee | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master sign electrician | 100 scored + 5 unscored | 300 min + 20 | 70% | $64 | Open book (NEC) |
| Journeyman sign electrician | 80 scored + 5 unscored | 240 min + 20 | 70% | $64 | Open book (NEC) |
"+ N" is extra time or questions for unscored items, which PSI includes to trial new questions. Exam fees are paid to PSI, separately from TDLR's license application fee.
How many people pass
| Pass rate | Taken | Passed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master sign | 42.6% | 54 | 23 |
| Journeyman sign | 25.5% | 55 | 14 |
Fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 to August 2025). Counts are exams taken, not people, and exclude no-shows. Source: TDLR examination statistics.
What is on it: master sign (100 scored items)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electric signs and outline lighting | 36 | 36% |
| Services and separately derived systems | 16 | 16% |
| Branch circuit calculations and conductors | 15 | 15% |
| Equipment and devices | 10 | 10% |
| Wiring methods and materials | 8 | 8% |
| Definitions, calculations and theory | 6 | 6% |
| Control devices and disconnecting means | 4 | 4% |
| Feeders | 3 | 3% |
| Motors | 2 | 2% |
What is on it: journeyman sign (80 scored items)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electric signs and outline lighting | 31 | 39% |
| Definitions, calculations and theory | 10 | 13% |
| Branch circuit calculations and conductors | 10 | 13% |
| Services and separately derived systems | 8 | 10% |
| Equipment and devices | 8 | 10% |
| Wiring methods and materials | 6 | 8% |
| Feeders | 3 | 4% |
| Control devices and disconnecting means | 3 | 4% |
| Motors | 1 | 1% |
Electric signs and outline lighting are covered in NEC article 600. The book and calculator rules are the same as for the other electrician exams.
Scheduling and exam day
- Eligibility first. TDLR reviews your application, then PSI emails you that you are eligible and how to book. You cannot book before that.
- Booking. Online through your PSI account, or by phone; your name must match your government ID exactly.
- On the day. PSI's TDLR bulletins ask you to arrive 30 minutes early with one valid government photo ID; late arrivals are turned away and lose the fee.
- Cancelling. Cancel or reschedule at least two days ahead through PSI, or the fee is forfeited.
- Results. Scores are given at the test center. PSI gives failing candidates a diagnostic report by topic, which is the best study guide for a retake.
Before and after the exam
- License statistics and renewal for this trade
- Renewal calculator for once you are licensed
- All exam guides and pass rates
For context: Texas has 778 active licenses of this type in the public TDLR file dated 20 September 2026.
Questions
What is the pass rate for the Texas sign electrician exams?
In fiscal year 2025, 42.6% of master sign and 25.5% of journeyman sign exams taken were passed, according to TDLR.
Sources
PSI Services, candidate information bulletin dated 15 September 2026. Pass rates: TDLR examination statistics. Exam fees, formats and outlines change when PSI reissues a bulletin: the bulletin sent with your eligibility notice is the one that applies to you.
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PermitPulled (2026). The Texas master and journeyman sign electrician exams. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/exams/sign-electrician-exam-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.