Texas went through a semilar licensing program. However, there was also a grandfather clause that allowed a JE or ME electrician to become licensed without taking a test as long as he/she had proof of working under a licensed master electrician for xx amount of man hours. These master electricians were usually licensed through a city that had a licensing and testing program. My question is did CA. have a grandfather clause. Texas also has a continued education requirement that includes training and testing yearly to maintain any license.