Open now (October 9, 2026): Galveston, North Texas, Austin and South Texas JATCs, IEC Greater San Antonio and San Jacinto College. Closed: Houston JATC (until October 31, 2026), CenTex IEC (next window November 1 to December 31) and ABC South Texas (2026-27 classes started). Five programs post no window: call them.
Every row uses the program’s own wording and links to its page. “Not posted” means the program’s site does not state dates. We re-check every program monthly.
Every Texas program, one table
| Program | Route | Area | Status Oct 9 | What the program says | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Electrical JATC (IBEW 527) | Test first | Texas City (Houston area) | Open | Year round, in person Tuesday to Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM; bring every document. | source |
| North Texas Electrical JATC | Test first | Dallas-Fort Worth | Open | Online application; applicants are interviewed and accepted year round. Semesters start in January and July. | source |
| Austin Electrical JATC (Austin ETA) | Test first | Austin | Open | “The application portal is now open!” No closing, test or interview dates posted. Retest wait: three months. | source |
| South Texas Electrical JATC (IBEW 60) | Test first | San Antonio | Open | Apply online or in person, 24/7/365. Aptitude test typically the second Monday of each month; interviews typically the fourth Tuesday. | source |
| IEC Greater San Antonio | Hired first | San Antonio, New Braunfels | Open | Year round, in person at the IEC Training Center, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. | source |
| San Jacinto College, Electrical Technology AAS | School | Pasadena (Houston) | Open | Open admission; spring 2027 registration opened September 28, 2026; spring term begins January 11, 2027. | source |
| Houston Electrical JATC (IBEW 716) | Test first | Houston | Closed | Closed August 1 to October 31, 2026; official transcripts still accepted. The JATC says it is updating its application process and costs; no reopening details posted yet. | source |
| CenTex IEC | Hired first | Austin, Killeen, Waco | Closed | Between windows. Open enrollment June 1 to August 31 and November 1 to December 31. Classes start every September. | source |
| ABC South Texas | Hired first | San Antonio, South Texas | Closed | 2026-27 enrollment closed August 12, 2026; classes began September 8, 2026. 2027-28 dates not posted. | source |
| Texas Gulf Coast Electrical JATC (IBEW 278) | Test first | Corpus Christi | Not posted | Online application (US$20). Open or closed status and test dates not stated on its site. | source |
| IEC Dallas | Hired first | Dallas (Irving) | Not posted | In-person applications Tuesday to Thursday, 2 PM to 6 PM; the only window on its homepage has expired. Starts in September or January. | source |
| IEC Fort Worth / Tarrant County | Hired first or self-pay | Fort Worth | Not posted | Start with the online interest form to get the application; no window posted. Classes September to June; employer-sponsored first-years can start in January. | source |
| ABC Southeast Texas Training Center | School (evening craft training) | Beaumont, Nederland | Not posted | No semester dates posted; the center says to contact it for current enrollment. | source |
| ABC Greater Houston / CMEF | Hired first | La Porte (Houston) | Not posted | Fall 2026 electrical classes running (Level 1 September 1 to December 17, 2026); spring 2027 schedule not posted. | source |
| IEC Texas Gulf Coast | Hired first | Houston | See note | Checked October 8, 2026: employment applications in person Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM, Friday 9 AM to 1 PM; classes start September and January. Its site blocked our October 9 check. | source |
Dates coming up
- Second Monday of each month: South Texas JATC typically holds its aptitude test; interviews typically the fourth Tuesday.
- After October 31, 2026: Houston JATC’s closure period ends; the JATC says new process and cost details are coming.
- November 1 to December 31, 2026: CenTex IEC open enrollment.
- January 2027: North Texas JATC spring semester and San Jacinto College spring term (January 11) begin.
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Questions people ask
Which Texas electrical apprenticeships are open right now?
As of October 9, 2026: Galveston, North Texas, Austin and South Texas Electrical JATCs, IEC Greater San Antonio and San Jacinto College are taking applications. Houston JATC, CenTex IEC and ABC South Texas are closed.
When does Houston Electrical JATC open?
Its applications are closed from August 1 to October 31, 2026. The JATC says it is updating its application process and costs and has not yet posted reopening details; transcripts are still accepted.
When is CenTex IEC open enrollment?
CenTex IEC lists open enrollment June 1 to August 31 and November 1 to December 31; classes start every September.
Can I apply to South Texas JATC any time?
Yes. South Texas Electrical JATC takes applications online or in person 24/7/365; the aptitude test is typically the second Monday of each month.
Which Houston-area JATC can I apply to now?
Galveston Electrical JATC in Texas City accepts applications year round, in person Tuesday to Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
Change log
October 9, 2026: page published; 14 programs checked on their own sites October 9, IEC Texas Gulf Coast October 8. Next re-check: November 1, 2026. Spot an error? Email hello@tsaielectro.com and we correct it within 48 hours.
