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Maintenance Electrician exam prep

A Texas Maintenance Electrician is licensed for electrical maintenance and repair work. The license needs 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a Master Electrician or Maintenance Electrician. Here are 6 packages, from $165 to $1,815, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the exam works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.

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6 Maintenance Electrician packages

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How do the Maintenance Electrician options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Online Exam Prep Coursean online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$295
Book Packagethe reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked$165
Highlighted and Tabbed Booksthe reference books already highlighted and tabbed$345
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$640
Ultimate Rental Packagehighlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training$1,065
The 1 Package (all-inclusive)everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup$1,815

How does the Maintenance Electrician exam work?

The Maintenance Electrician exam is a TDLR license exam given by PSI. TDLR approves your application first, then you schedule with PSI and have one year from the application date to pass.

  • The PSI exam has 60 scored items in 180 minutes and costs $64.
  • The TDLR application fee is $20.
  • TDLR licenses Texas electricians, and PSI gives every exam with a 70 percent passing score on each portion.
  • Since September 1, 2026, the exams are written to the 2026 National Electrical Code, the edition Texas adopted on July 28, 2026.
  • The exams are open book: bring a soft-bound NEC, highlighted and noted before the exam, with only the publisher's permanent index tabs. Homemade and other tabs are not allowed.
  • Licenses renew every year with 4 hours of continuing education covering the NEC, Texas electrician law and rules, and NFPA 70E.

Which Maintenance Electrician option should I choose?

The Book Package at $165 is the lightest way into the Maintenance Electrician exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $345 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The The 1 Package (all-inclusive) at $1,815 is the most complete option: everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup.

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How much does Maintenance Electrician exam prep cost?

Maintenance Electrician exam prep runs from $165 to $1,815 across 6 options: Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $165; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $345; Books and Courses Rental $640; Ultimate Rental Package $1,065; The 1 Package (all-inclusive) $1,815.

Is the Maintenance Electrician exam open book?

Yes. Texas electrician exams are open book with your own soft-bound 2026 NEC. Highlighting, underlining and notes made before the exam are fine, but only the publisher's permanent index tabs are allowed; homemade and other tabs are not.

Who issues the Maintenance Electrician license or certification in Texas?

It comes from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

What does the Maintenance Electrician exam cost?

PSI charges $78 for the journeyman and master exams, $61 for journeyman lineman and $64 for the other electrician exams, paid to PSI after TDLR approves your application.

Do I need the 2023 or the 2026 NEC?

The 2026 NEC. Texas adopted it on July 28, 2026, and PSI exams have been written to it since September 1, 2026. Packages built on the 2023 NEC are still listed for anyone finishing up, but the 2026 editions match the current exam.

What is the Maintenance Electrician exam like?

The PSI exam has 60 scored items in 180 minutes and costs $64. The TDLR application fee is $20.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.

How do the books and courses arrive?

Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.

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