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Do you need a contractor license in Texas?

General contractors need no state license in Texas (check your city). HVAC and electrical need a TDLR license, and plumbing a TSBPE license. (source: Office of the Texas Governor: Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide (opens in a new tab))

Check a license on the TDLR website (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: Search by name (Last, First) or by license type plus the 8-digit number, e.g. 00000123. (source: TDLR license search help (opens in a new tab))

Checked against official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sources. See sources.

When do you need a license?

General contractors do not need a state license in Texas, but cities or counties may have their own rules. HVAC, electrical and plumbing work are state-licensed. (source: Office of the Texas Governor: Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide (opens in a new tab))

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