Who licenses contractors in Texas instead?
General contracting is licensed locally, so check with the city or county where the job is. Electrical, plumbing and other trade work can still need a state license; the list below shows which.
The electrical contractor license has the most published detail; its hours, exam and fees are on the electrical page.
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in Texas
- General contractorLicensed by cities or countiesCity or county
- ElectricalState licenseTDLR
- PlumbingState licenseTX State Board of Plumbing Examiners
- HVACState licenseTDLR
- RoofingNo state licenseNone
Sources
- TDLR: who needs a license (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
- TDLR: fees (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
- TDLR - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
- TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)