Construction Licensing Compliance Guide

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Overview

Licensing Types

Asbestos Abatement Individual Certification Asbestos Abatement Company Licensing Electrician Licensing Electrical Contractor Company Licensing General Contractor Company Licensing HVAC/R Technician Licensing Mechanical Contractor Company Licensing Plumber Licensing Plumbing Contractor Company Licensing

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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

Asbestos Abatement Company

(4)

Demolition Contractor Company

(1)

Electrical Contracting Company

(6)

Elevator Contractor Company

(1)

Fire Contractor Company

(2)

General Contractor Company

(5)

Home Improvement Contractor Company

(1)

Masonry Contractor Company

(1)

Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company

(4)

Other Construction Industry Company

(7)

Plumbing Contractor Company

(3)

Roofing Contractor Company

(1)

Sign Contractor Company

(2)

Tree Contractor Company

(1)

Individual Licenses

Asbestos Abatement Individual

(8)

Electrician

(8)

Mechanical/HVAC Technician

(2)

Plumber

(5)

Company Licenses

Texas Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Program
Insurance Requirements:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$115

Registration Renewal

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Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$65
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$1,102

Registration Renewal

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$1,102
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Asbestos Consultant Agency License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$443

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$443
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

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Texas Asbestos Management Planner Agency License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$443

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$443
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Contractor (Restricted) License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$268

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$268
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Electrical Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program
Insurance Requirements:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$110

Registration Renewal

More Details

Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$115
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Electrical Sign Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$110

Registration Renewal

More Details

Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$110
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Elevator Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Elevators Program

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.

Registration Not Required

Not required

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.

Registration Not Required

Not required

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Dallas, TX (City)

Dallas Electrical Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$160

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$160
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Dallas Electrical Sign Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$160

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$160
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Dallas Fire Alarm Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

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Dallas Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Dallas General Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Dallas Irrigation Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Dallas Mechanical Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Dallas Plumbing Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Dallas Building Inspection Department (TX)

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120

Registration Renewal

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Fort Worth, TX (City)

Fort Worth Commercial Building Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Concrete Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Electrical Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Initial Registration

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Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

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Fort Worth Fence Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Masonry Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Mechanical Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Fort Worth Plumbing Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Initial Registration

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120

Registration Renewal

More Details

Form:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Fort Worth Pool/Spa Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Residential Building Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Roofing Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Sign Erector Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Steel Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

Fort Worth Wrecking Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of Fort Worth Planning and Development Department (TX)

San Antonio, TX (City)

San Antonio Demolition Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

San Antonio Electrical Contractor License Registration

Not required

The city no longer issues electrical contractor licenses.

More information: City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

Registration Not Required

Not required

San Antonio Home Improvement Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

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San Antonio Mechanical Contractor License Registration

Not required

The city no longer issues mechanical contractor licenses.

More information: City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

Registration Not Required

Not required

San Antonio Residential Building Contractor Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

San Antonio Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Contractor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

San Antonio Sign Contractor License Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

San Antonio Tree Maintenance License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	City of San Antonio Development Services (TX)

Individual Licenses

Texas Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Program

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Program

Texas Apprentice Electrician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

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Texas Asbestos Abatement Supervisor License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Abatement Worker License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Air Monitor Technician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Individual Consultant License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Individual Management Planner License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Restricted) License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Project Manager License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Asbestos Transporter License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of State Health Services - Asbestos Program

Texas Journeyman Electrician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Journeyman Lineman License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Journeyman Plumber License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Texas Maintenance Electrician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Master Electrician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Registration Renewal

More Details

Filing Method:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency Fee:	$45
Due:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Original Ink:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Penalties:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Texas Master Plumber License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Texas Plumber Apprentice Registration

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Texas Residential Appliance Installer License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Residential Wireman License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Sign Electrician License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians Program

Texas Tradesman Plumber Limited License

More Information:	ACCESS PREMIUM DATA
Agency:	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

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Industry Resources

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.

Revised July 19, 2018. Complete data last reviewed April 20, 2018.

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