Texas Contractor License Lookup

Texas has no statewide license for general contractors, home builders or roofers. Electricians and air conditioning contractors are licensed by TDLR, and plumbers by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners. See the state rules for trades and where to check a license. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Texas rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Texas: Remodel, repair or home improvement

Texas does not license this work statewide.

Texas does not license general contractors or handymen statewide. Cities and counties may require their own registration, permits or insurance. Check with your city. Source

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Texas licenses contractors

Texas has no statewide license for general contractors, home builders or roofers. Electricians and air conditioning contractors are licensed by TDLR, and plumbers by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Office of the Governor small business webinar (TDLR speaker); TDLR regulated industries list

Rules by type of work

Remodel, repair or home improvement

Texas does not license general contractors or handymen statewide. Cities and counties may require their own registration, permits or insurance. Check with your city. Office of the Governor webinar (TDLR speaker); checked TDLR regulated industries list (no general, residential or roofing contractor program)

Building a new home

Texas does not license home builders statewide. Check with your city or county for local registration and permits. Office of the Governor webinar (TDLR speaker); checked TDLR regulated industries list

Electrical work

  • TDLR electrical license (work done through a licensed electrical contractor): Anyone who does or offers to do non-exempt electrical work in Texas must be licensed by TDLR and do the work through a licensed electrical contractor. There is no dollar minimum. Issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1305; TDLR Electricians page

Plumbing

  • state plumbing license: Plumbers in Texas are licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Plumbing work needs a TSBPE license, with no dollar minimum. Issued by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301; TSBPE License Types page
    • A Responsible Master Plumber supervises plumbing work done under contracts secured under that license.

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

  • air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license: Contractors who install, repair or maintain air conditioning, refrigeration or heating systems must hold a TDLR license. There is no dollar minimum. Issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1302; TDLR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration page

Roofing

Texas has no statewide roofing license. Check with your city, which may require registration or permits. Office of the Governor webinar (TDLR speaker)

Where to look up contractors in Texas

  • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors: official license search
  • Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE): official license search. Search by name, name and license type, license number, city or county.

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Texas?

Texas has no statewide license search for general contractors. Ask your city or county building department which license the job needs and how to check it. For trade work, the state boards on this page are: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).

Does Texas require a general contractor license?

Texas does not license general contractors or handymen statewide. Cities and counties may require their own registration, permits or insurance. Check with your city.

Which trades need a state license in Texas?

Electrical: TDLR electrical license (work done through a licensed electrical contractor) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. Plumbing: state plumbing license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). HVAC: air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.

Sources

Checked against official Texas sources on October 25, 2026.

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