Contractor licenses in Texas

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Licensing board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Renewal cycle: Every year for most licenses; every 2 years, every 3 years for others
Renewal fees: $45-$1,070
Continuing education: 4-24 hours per cycle

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Every 12 months ·$65.00 ·8 CE hours

Electrical License (Master Electrician)

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Every 12 months ·$45.00 ·4 CE hours

Plumbing License (Master Plumber)

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)

Every 12 months ·$75.00 ·6 CE hours

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Insurance required	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)	1 year	$65.00	8 hours
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)	2 years	$1,070.00	Required
Contractor Registration (Fort Worth)	City of Fort Worth Development Services Department	1 year	$168.75	None
Dallas Contractor Registration Requirements	City of Dallas Building Inspection Division	1 year	$120.00	None
Electrical License (Master Electrician)	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)	1 year	$45.00	4 hours
Elevator License Insurance required	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)	1 year	$115.00	8 hours
Fire Alarm License Insurance required	Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO), Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)	2 years	$200.00	12 hours
Fire Sprinkler License Insurance required	Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO)	2 years	$350.00	8 hours
General Liability Insurance	Texas licensing agencies vary by program; TDLR and DSHS publish insurance rules for specific contractor licenses	See page	See page	None
Irrigator License Insurance required	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)	3 years	$111.00	24 hours
Mold Remediation Contractor License Insurance required	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)	2 years	$450.00	8 hours
On-Site Sewage Facility License (Installer) Insurance required	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)	3 years	$111.00	24 hours
Plumbing License (Master Plumber)	Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)	1 year	$75.00	6 hours
Austin Contractor Registration Requirements Special case	City of Austin Building and Trade Contractor Services	See page	See page	None
Contractor Registration (El Paso) Special case Bond and Insurance required	City of El Paso Planning & Inspections	1 year	$102.00	None
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	See page	See page	None
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	5 years	$300.00	None
OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA	See page	See page	None
San Antonio Contractor Registration and Licensing Requirements Special case Insurance required	City of San Antonio Development Services Department	2 years	See page	None
Workers' Compensation Insurance Special case	Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)	See page	See page	None

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Renewal deadlines in Texas

When Texas contractor licenses come due

Every year

6 license pages, including Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License, Electrical License (Master Electrician), Plumbing License (Master Plumber).

Every 2 years

4 license pages, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Fire Alarm License, Fire Sprinkler License.

Every 3 years

2 license pages, including Irrigator License, On-Site Sewage Facility License (Installer).

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