Is My Contractor Licensed in Texas?

Quick answer

Texas licenses several home-service trades through separate state agencies: the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (electricians, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, and mold assessors and remediators), the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (plumbers), and the Texas Department of Agriculture (structural pest control). The state's official business permits guide says general contractors are not required to hold a state license, though they may be subject to city or county requirements. Plumbers: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Electricians: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. HVAC (heating and air): Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Roofers: No statewide license.

Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.

Plumbers in Texas

Licensed by: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers in Texas, including Responsible Master Plumbers, Master Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers and Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holders, and registers apprentices. Homeowners can confirm a plumber's license by name or license number in the board's public license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners  ·  120 plumbing companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Texas

Licensed by: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

TDLR states that anyone who performs, or offers to perform, non-exempt electrical work in Texas must be licensed and perform that work through a licensed electrical contractor. TDLR issues individual licenses such as master, journeyman and residential wireman, plus electrical contractor business licenses. Homeowners can verify both the electrician and the contractor in TDLR's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: TDLR - Electricians  ·  46 electricians companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Texas

Licensed by: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

TDLR states that contractors who install, repair or maintain air conditioning, refrigeration or heating systems must have a TDLR license, and that air conditioning and refrigeration companies must employ a licensed ACR contractor at each permanent business location. Homeowners can check an HVAC contractor's license in TDLR's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: TDLR - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors  ·  57 hvac companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Texas

Licensed by: No statewide license

A Texas House bill analysis from the 2025 legislative session states that Texas does not currently require a state-issued license for reroofing contractors; the bill it describes, HB 3344, did not become law. There is no state roofing license to look up, so check with your city or county about any local permit or registration rules.

Source: Texas Legislature - Bill Analysis, C.S.H.B. 3344 (89th Legislature)  ·  16 roofing companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Texas

Licensed by: Texas Department of Agriculture

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service licenses businesses and individual applicators that perform structural pest control for hire, under the Structural Pest Control Act (Chapter 1951 of the Occupations Code). TDA publishes downloadable lists of active commercial business, certified applicator, technician and apprentice licenses that homeowners can use to confirm a company is licensed.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Licensing  ·  109 pest control companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Texas

Licensed by: No statewide license

Texas has no state garage door license, and the state's official business licenses and permits guide says general contractors are not required to obtain a license to practice in Texas. Contractors may still be subject to local city or county requirements, so check with your city or county building department.

Source: Office of the Texas Governor - Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide 2026-2027  ·  28 garage doors companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Texas

Licensed by: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Water damage restoration is not one of TDLR's licensed programs, but mold assessment and mold remediation are. TDLR's mold FAQ says small areas of mold growth, less than 25 contiguous square feet, can be cleaned or removed by an owner or maintenance staff, and that property owners may do their own remediation under certain conditions. If a restoration company is removing mold, homeowners can check its mold remediation license in TDLR's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: TDLR - Mold Assessors and Remediators FAQ  ·  243 water damage restoration companies in Texas on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Texas

Frequently asked questions

Does Texas require a license for general contractors or roofers?

No. The state's official business licenses and permits guide says general contractors are not required to obtain a license to practice in Texas, and a 2025 legislative bill analysis states Texas does not require a state license for reroofing contractors. Local cities or counties may have their own requirements.

How do I check if an electrician or air conditioning contractor is licensed in Texas?

Use the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation license search at tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch. You can search by license type, license number, name, city, county or ZIP code.

Who licenses plumbers in Texas?

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers, including master, journeyman and tradesman plumbers. Its public license search lets you look up a plumber by name or license number.

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