Residential solar retail sales now regulated by TDLR

Starting September 1, sales contracts for residential solar energy panels are prohibited from making misleading statements about the performance or cost of solar energy panels and must have contracts that include the consumer’s right to cancel the contract within five business days. Under Senate Bill 1036 (89th Texas Legislature), authored by state Senator Judith Zaffirini of Laredo, […]

How to Budget for Your Electrical License Exam Without the Stress

Preparing for your electrical licensing exam isn’t just about knowing the code—it’s also about managing your time, energy, and money wisely.  One area many people overlook? Budgeting for the full cost of exam preparation. Without a plan, small expenses can add up quickly and create unnecessary stress. Start by understanding the core costs. Most exams […]

Why Rereading Matters on Your Electrical Exam

It is attention to minute, specific details that can make a 5-to-10 point difference on an electrical licensing exam. A common mistake test takers make is rushing through the question and selecting the first answer that feels right—without checking if it reads right. It is highly imperative to reread a test question after you think […]

Electricians Who Master Voltage Drop Rules Excel on Licensing Exams

  Voltage drop is one of those topics on the electrical exam that can catch even experienced electricians off guard. Forgetting the rules or taking too long to calculate it can cost you valuable points. Understanding voltage drop isn’t just about memorizing formulas—it’s about being able to quickly recognize when and how it applies. Most […]

How to Maximize Your Time During an Electrician License Exam

How to Maximize Your Time During an Electrician License Exam The electrician license exam is a challenge—not just because of the content, but because of the clock. With roughly two minutes per question, time management becomes just as important as knowing the material. So, how can you stay on pace without sacrificing accuracy? Here’s a […]

Choosing the Right Study Materials for the Texas Electrical License Exam

Boosting Your Brainpower for the Electrician License Exam

If you’ve been studying hard for the electrician license exam but find yourself struggling to retain information, zoning out mid-page, or battling mental fatigue before you’ve even finished your study session, you’re not alone. These symptoms are often signs that your brain isn’t getting the brainpower it needs to perform at its best. Just like […]

Why the NEC Says It Differently Than We Do in the Field

When you’re out in the field, it’s second nature to refer to measurements like 39.37 square inches or 15 cubic feet. It’s fast, it’s clear, and it works. But when you’re studying for the electrical licensing exam using the NEC, you may have noticed the format is reversed—like this: (39.37 in.) square. That small shift […]

What Electricians Must Know About Water-Damaged Equipment

  Safety, awareness, and proper procedure following flood-related electrical damage in Texas After recent flooding across many parts of Texas, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued an important reminder to all electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, and their teams: take extreme caution when dealing with electrical systems that may have been exposed […]

PSI Electrical Exam Questions

The Comeback Plan for Electricians Who Didn’t Pass the Exam

Let’s get this out of the way: failing the electrician exam doesn’t make you a failure. It makes you human. In fact, some of the most skilled electricians didn’t pass on their first attempt. What separates them from the rest? They didn’t quit. They recalibrated—and came back stronger. Here’s how you do the same: Step […]