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RMP Responsible Master Plumber License (Texas)
Texas has 8,760 active RMP Responsible Master Plumber holders in the state file as of 2026-10-27, the 4th-largest of 6 classes with at least 200 holders. 1,097 of them expire by 2026-12-26.
- Active holders
- 8,760
- 13.9% of active Texas licenses
- Expiring by 2026-12-26
- 1,097
- 12.5% of holders
What does the Texas Responsible Master Plumber license require?
Licenses from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners: Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Plumbing Inspector; plus Plumber's Apprentice registration. A company must use a Responsible Master Plumber (RMP), a Master with an RMP designation. Endorsements: Medical Gas Piping, Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler, Water Supply Protection.1
Exam
Master Plumber exam given by Pearson VUE (exam fee $128.50 on exam day, $25 processing fee to the board).2
Bond
No surety bond requirement in Occupations Code ch. 1301 (the only bond provisions concern board appeals).3
How do you check a RMP license?
Search by license number or business name on the Texas license lookup, which reads the same state file.
Sources
- TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners: classes (tsbpe.texas.gov)
- TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners: exam (tsbpe.texas.gov)
- TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners: bond (tcss.legis.texas.gov)
- TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov)