Does Texas require a general contractor license?
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Texas does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules.
Who licenses general contractor work in Texas
| Credential | No state license: cities and counties |
|---|---|
| Board | City or county official statement |
| Official lookup | No state lookup: check with the city or county. |
Hiring a general contractor?
See every official lookup in Texas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a general contractor license in Texas?
- Texas does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules.
Other trades in Texas
- Electrical license in Texas
- Plumbing license in Texas
- HVAC license in Texas
- Roofing license in Texas
- All Texas trades
General contractor license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.