How much is the Texas journeyman electrician exam retake fee?

$78, whether you failed one part or both (PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, updated Sept 15, 2026).

How many times can you retake the Texas journeyman exam?

As many times as needed within your eligibility period (one year from when TDLR received your application). Each attempt requires a new fee.

✓ Updated for the 2026 NEC

Texas journeyman exam retake: fee, rules and what to do first

Short answers first, straight from the official PSI bulletin and the TDLR exam page:

Question	Answer
Retake fee	$78, whether you failed one part or both
How often can I retake?	As many times as needed within your eligibility period (one year from when TDLR received your application). Each attempt costs a new fee.
Score to pass	70% on each part
Knowledge part	59 questions (3 not scored), 130 minutes
Calculations part	26 questions (2 not scored), 110 minutes
Code book	Open book, NEC 2026 edition (since Sept 1, 2026)
How to schedule	On the PSI website or by phone with PSI

Rules that cost people their fee

Late = lost. If you arrive late, you can't test and the fee is gone. PSI asks you to be there 30 minutes early.
Cancel in time. To keep your fee, PSI must get your cancellation at least 2 days before the exam.
ID must match exactly what TDLR has on file.
Wrong book or tabs. Homemade tabs, loose paper, spiral-bound books and the NEC Handbook are not allowed. See the open-book rules.
Time does not carry over. If you finish the first part early, the extra minutes are not added to the second part.

Before you book the retake

Look at your score report: which part did you fail? Then practice that part on purpose. Booking again right away without changing how you study usually gives the same result, and another $78.

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Sources: PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, Texas Journeyman Electrician (updated Sept 15, 2026) · TDLR electrician exam information. Rules can change: always check the current bulletin before you book.