Contractor licenses in
Texas
Texas licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at tdlr.texas.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Electricians and electrical contractors; air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating contractors
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
Plumbers and plumbing contractors
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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City of San Antonio
Development Services Department. Registration of building, home improvement, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors before permits are issued
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City of Dallas
Development Services, Building Inspection. Contractor registration required to pull permits; registered contractor list published
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.