Texas Construction Licensing

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$650

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors
• Verifiable written documentation covering 90 days of legally qualified work experience performed within the last 24 months
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor training certificate and training ID card (if applicable)
• Any Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$650

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$67

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Worker Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$67

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Worker Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$113

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Air Monitoring Technicians
• Proof of performing Air Monitoring as an Apprentice for 30 days of work under the direct supervision of a licensed Air Monitoring Technician working for a licensed Laboratory, Contractor, or Consultant
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician training certificate and training ID card (if applicable)
• Any Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$113

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$650

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Individual Consultants
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial training certificate and ID card (if applicable) for each of the following courses:
  • Asbestos Project Designer
  • Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management planner
• Any Refresher training certificates and ID cards (if applicable) for each of the following courses obtained before submission of application:
  • Asbestos Project Designer
  • Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management planner
• Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount $1 million for errors & omissions if working for hire, or be covered under the consultant’s employer’s policy, as specified in 295.40 of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR).  If working for a Government agency, Provide proof of Self Insurance.
• Verifiable Evidence of one of the following:
  
  • A current license in the State of Texas as an Architect or Professional Engineer
  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Physical or Natural Science from an accredited four-year college or university and four years of experience in areas affecting Environmental or Occupational health matters.
  • Current highest full-qualification membership in a National Professional organization devoted to technical proficiency in Environmental or Occupational Health Protection, which includes:
    • A published code of ethics
    • Administration by an active board of directors
    • Admission requirements that specify college courses and other training, a bachelor’s or higher degree, at least three-years’ experience in specified fields, and a qualification exam. 

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$650

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Individual Consultants
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Refresher training certificates and ID cards (if applicable) for each of the following courses obtained before submission of application:
  • Asbestos Project Designer
  • Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management planner
• Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount $1 million for errors & omissions if working for hire, or be covered under the consultant’s employer’s policy, as specified in 295.40 of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR).  If working for a Government agency, Provide proof of Self Insurance.

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$265

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Management Planners
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Copy of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or successfully complete 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
• An Initial training certificate and ID card (if applicable) for each of the following courses:
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management Planner
• Any Refresher training certificates and ID cards (if applicable) for each of the following courses obtained before submission of application:
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management Planner
• Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount $1 million for errors & omissions if working for hire, or be covered under the employer’s policy, as specified in 295.40 of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR).  If working for a Government agency: Provide proof of Self Insurance.

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$265

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Refresher training certificates and ID cards (if applicable) for each of the following courses obtained before submission of application:
  • Asbestos Inspector
  • Asbestos Management Planner
• Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount $1 million for errors & omissions if working for hire, or be covered under the employer’s policy, as specified in 295.40 of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR).  If working for a Government agency, provide proof of Self Insurance.

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$132

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Inspectors
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• Verifiable work experience that includes participation in at least five Asbestos Inspections performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Management Planner, Inspector, or Individual Consultant
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial Asbestos Inspector training certificate and training ID card (if applicable)
• Any Asbestos Inspector Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$132

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Inspector Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$230

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor training certificate and training ID card (if applicable)
• Any Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$230

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form

$325

• Proof of successfully passing the Department’s examination for Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• An Initial Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors training certificate and training ID card (if applicable)
• Any Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Asbestos Individual Application Form (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$325

Biennially by the date of issuance.

• 1-inch by 1-inch color photo of the applicant with a white background
• Completed DSHS “Physician’s Written Statement” signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Any Asbestos Contractors & Supervisors Refresher training certificates and training IDs (if applicable) obtained before submission of application

Form ELC014: Electrical Sign Apprentice License Application

$20

Online

$20

Annually by December 31.

Journeyman Electrician License

$30

Online

$30

Annually by the date of issuance.

Journeyman Lineman License

$30

Online

$30

Annually by the date of issuance.

Journeyman Plumber License

$40 exam fee + $40 initial license fee

Online

$40

Annually by the date of issuance.

Form ELC015: Journeyman Sign Electrician License Application

$30

Online

$30

Annually by the date of issuance.

Maintenance Electrician License

$20

Online

$20

Annually by the date of issuance.

Master Electrician License

$45

Online

$45

Annually by the date of issuance.

The fee becomes $67.50 if late 90 days or less, $90 if between 91 days and 18 months late, and licenses that have not been renewed 3 years or more cannot be renewed and the licensee must reapply.

Master Plumber License

$175 exam fee + $75 initial license fee

Online

$75

Annually by the date of issuance.

From ELC016: Master Sign Electrician License Application

$45

Online

$45

Annually by the date of issuance.

Plumber Apprentice Registration

$15

Online

$15

Annually

Plumbing Inspector License

$55 exam fee + $55 initial license fee

Online

$55

Annually by the date of issuance.

Residential Appliance Installer License

$30

Online

$30

Annually by the date of issuance.

Residential Wireman License

$20

Online

$20

Annually by the date of issuance.

Tradesman Plumber Limited License

$36 exam fee + $35 initial license fee

Online

$35

Annually by the date of issuance.