Electricians in San Marcos
⭐ 5.0 · 58 reviews
350 Barnes Dr Ste 101-117, San Marcos, TX 78666
⭐ 4.7 · 66 reviews
1409 N Bishop St Ste A-2, San Marcos, TX 78666
⭐ 4.9 · 12 reviews
616 Texas Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
⭐ 4.7 · 14 reviews
3700 TX-123 Suite A, San Marcos, TX 78666
⭐ 5.0 · 4 reviews
118 S Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX 78666
⭐ 4.4 · 27 reviews
1904 Dutton Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
How we picked: this list ranks electricians by a weighted score of their Google rating and review count, last collected June 30, 2026. Our terms of service explain how rankings and Featured spots work.
San Marcos electrical permits and local rules
San Marcos takes permit applications and schedules inspections through MGO Connect. Texas cities may require inspections and adopt local amendments to the National Electrical Code; the 2026 edition became the state code effective September 1, 2026. Texas law bars cities from charging TDLR-licensed electricians registration or similar fees, though building permit fees apply.
Attaching an appliance power cord in a home takes a TDLR Residential Appliance Installer license, unless the cord was factory-installed. State licensing law exempts an owner doing work on the home they live in when no city ordinance specifically regulates it, so check the city's permit rules with the permit center before any owner work.
Checking a San Marcos electrician
Search TDLR's License Data Search by name or number. Contractor trucks must show the business name and license number on both sides, and contractors must carry at least $300,000 per occurrence in liability insurance. HomeGuide's national figures from February 2026 put electricians at $50 to $130 an hour. See the Texas electrician guide, the San Marcos hub and Kyle electricians.
San Marcos electrician FAQs
Who handles power service at my San Marcos home?+
It depends on location. SMTX Utilities is the city electric utility, and Pedernales Electric Cooperative also lists San Marcos among its primary cities. Check your bill.
Does San Marcos charge electricians a registration fee?+
Texas law bars cities from collecting registration or similar fees from TDLR-licensed electricians. Building permit fees can still apply.
Sources
- City of San Marcos: Electric Rates
- City of San Marcos: Permit Center / Inspections
- TDLR: Electricians
- Texas Legislature: Occupations Code Chapter 1305, Electricians
- TDLR: Commission adopts rules (16 TAC Chapter 73, 2026 NEC), Sept. 1, 2026
- TDLR: Electricians Compliance Guide
- TDLR: Electricians FAQ
- TDLR: Electrical Contractor license
- HomeGuide: How Much Does An Electrician Cost Per Hour?
Guide checked October 22, 2026.