(a)
Every person, before engaging in the business of doing the work of installing, repairing or removing of electrical wiring and equipment, shall comply with each and every section of this article and every section of the Texas Occupations Code, Title 8, Electricians, Chapter 1305 (House Bill No. 1487), except as otherwise provided. Such person shall also:
(1)
Secure a master electrician’s license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which license shall be issued in the name of the person who qualifies for the license; or
(2)
Secure a journeyman electrician’s license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which license shall be issued to the person who qualifies for the license. This license shall entitle the holder to do work of installing, repairing or removing of electrical wiring and equipment under the supervision of a licensed master electrician.
(b)
Every person desiring to conduct work as an apprentice electrician, or as an electrician within a specific field, such as maintenance, signs, etc., shall first obtain the appropriate electrical license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before engaging in such work.
(1966 Code, sec. 7-45)