Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1305.161. Apprentice; Temporary Apprentice

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an applicant for a license as an electrical apprentice must be at least 16 years of age and be engaged in the process of learning and assisting in the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a licensed master electrician.

(b) An applicant for a license as an electrical sign apprentice must be at least 18 years of age and be engaged in the process of learning and assisting in the performance of electrical sign work under the supervision of a licensed master sign electrician.

(c) On the request of an applicant for an apprentice license, the executive director shall issue a temporary apprentice license that expires on the 21st day after the date of issuance to an applicant who meets the qualifications established by the executive director.

(d) The commission by rule shall set the fee, establish the qualifications, and provide for the issuance of a temporary apprentice license under this section.