Boiler Examination Information
Exam Eligibility
Applicants must submit an application before becoming eligible for the TX Boiler Examination. Please follow the instructions for how to submit an application.
Exam Requirements
After submitting your application, TDLR staff will verify that you meet all eligibility requirements. Upon confirmation, you will receive an eligibility email notice from PSI. The email includes instructions for registering and scheduling an examination. Applicant’s eligibilities are valid for a year from the date of approval.
You should review the Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF) which provides helpful information about the exam content (including the passing score, the number of questions, the time allotted to complete the exam, and a list of reference materials), fees, exam site locations, and detailed information about PSI’s examination administration procedures.
Exam Statistics
Fiscal Year 2025 (September 2024 - August 2025)
TX Boiler Examination Scores
| Topic Content |
Max Score |
First Time Exams
State Mean |
Repeat Exams
State Mean |
| Definitions |
10.0 |
5.8 |
7.3 |
| Boiler Types |
20.0 |
12.2 |
14.7 |
| Inspections |
20.0 |
11.0 |
12.6 |
| Boiler Identification |
6.0 |
4.0 |
5.1 |
| Boiler Installation |
5.0 |
3.5 |
3.8 |
| Materials and Equipment |
16.0 |
7.4 |
10.5 |
| Repair Requirements |
6.0 |
3.2 |
3.4 |
| Safety |
17.0 |
9.5 |
11.4 |
| Topic Scores Total |
100.0 |
56.6 |
68.8 |
Exam Pass/Fail Rates
| License Type |
Pass |
Fail |
Tot |
Rate |
No Show |
| Written |
8 |
12 |
20 |
40.0% |
2 |
Fiscal Year 2024 (September 2023 - August 2024)
Exam Pass/Fail Rates
| License Type |
Pass |
Fail |
Tot |
Rate |
No Show |
| Written |
10 |
10 |
24 |
50.0% |
4 |
Fiscal Year 2023 (September 2022 - August 2023)
Exam Pass/Fail Rates
| License Type |
Pass |
Fail |
Tot |
Rate |
No Show |
| Written |
7 |
6 |
13 |
53.8% |
1 |
