Texas Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Texas.
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Company Licenses
Texas Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Application |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $115 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $65 |
| Due: | Annually |
Texas Asbestos Management Planner Agency License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Asbestos License Application/Renewal Management Planner Agency |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $443 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Asbestos License Application/Renewal Management Planner Agency |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $443 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Texas Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Contractor (Restricted) License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Asbestos License Application/Renewal Operations and Maintenance Contractor (Restricted) |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $268 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Asbestos License Application/Renewal Operations and Maintenance Contractor (Restricted) |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $268 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Texas Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
| Insurance Requirements: |
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Initial Registration
| Form: | Electrical or Electrical Sign Contractor License Application |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $110 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $115 |
| Due: | Annually |
Texas Electrical Sign Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Electrical or Electrical Sign Contractor License Application |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $110 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $110 |
| Due: | Annually |
Texas General Contractor License
Not required
There is no state level license for general contractor firms in Texas, however, industrialized housing and building contractors are required to register with the department of licensing and regulation.
Texas Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
There is no state level license for plumbing firms in Texas, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Dallas Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $160 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $160 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Dallas Electrical Sign Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $160 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $160 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Dallas Fire Alarm Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Dallas Fire Sprinkler Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Dallas General Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Dallas Irrigation Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Dallas Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Dallas Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/Pages/FormsDept.aspx |
| Agency: | City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Plumbing Contractor and Medical Gas Registration Application |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Plumbing Contractor and Medical Gas Registration Application (Renewal) |
| Filing method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Fort Worth Commercial Building Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Concrete Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Electrical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
Fort Worth Fence Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Masonry Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Mechanical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
Fort Worth Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
Fort Worth Pool/Spa Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Residential Building Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Roofing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Sign Erector Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Steel Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Fort Worth Wrecking Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://fortworthtexas.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX) |
Individual Licenses
Texas Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Texas Apprentice Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Journeyman Lineman License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Maintenance Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $45 |
| Due: | 18 months from date of registration or prior renewal. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Penalties: | Late (1-90 days): additional $22.50. Very Late (91 days - 18 months): additional $45. |
Texas Residential Appliance Installer License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Residential Wireman License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Texas Sign Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecforms.htm#elecforms |
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program |
Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
