HB 1874 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to perform.

HB 1874 amends Texas law to clarify that master electricians may now perform all electrical work and electrical design work - including tasks previously restricted to master sign electricians - and supervise other electricians. It also allows master electricians to verify on-the-job training for various licenses (including master sign electrician and journeyman licenses) and serve as "master of record" for electrical sign contractors. This bill directly affects master electricians, electrical contractors, and training programs by expanding authorized duties under existing licensing rules. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
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Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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Mar 14, 2025
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Keith Bell
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