1. (a) A license to perform electrical work issued by a municipality or region is valid only in the municipality or region or in another municipality or region under a reciprocal agreement.

2. (b) A person who holds a license to perform electrical work or electrical sign work issued by a municipality or region that elects to discontinue issuing or renewing licenses may apply for an equivalent license under this chapter without complying with the applicable examination requirement if the person:

   1. (1) held the municipal or regional license for the preceding year; and
   2. (2) submits an application for a license under this chapter within 90 days of the date the municipality or region stops issuing or renewing licenses.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1062, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1052 (H.B. 1317), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2005.