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Texas Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Licenses are valid one year and renew annually (Occ. Code 1305.167).1 4 hours per renewal cycle for master and journeyman electricians (NEC, Texas electrician law and rules, and NFPA 70E safety content).2

TradeRenewalContinuing education
ElectricalLicenses are valid one year and renew annually (Occ. Code 1305.167).14 hours per renewal cycle for master and journeyman electricians (NEC, Texas electrician law and rules, and NFPA 70E safety content).2
PlumbingLicenses valid 1 year and renew annually (Occ. Code 1301.401).46 hours of continuing professional education per year to renew.5
HVACLicense valid 1 year from issue.68 hours per year, including 1 hour on Texas law and rules.7

When does a Texas contractor license expire?

Licenses are valid one year and renew annually (Occ. Code 1305.167). Renewal is online.1

How many continuing education hours does Texas require?

4 hours per renewal cycle for master and journeyman electricians (NEC, Texas electrician law and rules, and NFPA 70E safety content). The contractor entity itself has no CE; its master of record does.2

How much is the Texas renewal fee?

Renewal $110 per year. renewal $45. Late renewal of a master license: $67.50 within 90 days of expiry, $90 up to 36 months.3

How many Texas licenses are about to expire?

7,027 of 62,937 active licenses in the state file (11.2%) expire by 2026-12-26.

Check a Texas license's expiry date

Sources

  1. TDLR: renewal (tcss.legis.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. TDLR: continuing education (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. TDLR: fees (tdlr.texas.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners: plumbing renewal (tcss.legis.texas.gov)
  5. TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners: plumbing continuing education (tsbpe.texas.gov)
  6. TDLR: HVAC renewal (tdlr.texas.gov)
  7. TDLR: HVAC continuing education (tdlr.texas.gov)