Skip to content
Licenses by State

How to get a plumbing license in Texas

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbing contractors in Texas.

Who licenses plumbing work in Texas

CredentialState license
BoardTexas State Board of Plumbing Examiners official statement
Official lookupSearch plumbing licenses
License typesResponsible Master Plumber (designation), Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Plumbing Inspector, Plumber's Apprentice (registration)

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a credential such as Responsible Master Plumber (designation), Master Plumber or Journeyman Plumber.
    Board page
  2. Licensing exam required for each plumber license, given by Pearson VUE. source
  3. Experience: 2 years (Master Plumber exam: held a Journeyman Plumber license for at least two years (one year with a DOL approved training program)). source
  4. Carry responsible Master Plumber must carry at least $300,000 of commercial liability insurance. source
  5. Pay the responsible Master Plumber designation initial application fee: $225. source
  6. Plumbing licenses renew annually. source

Plumbing requirements in Texas

Plumbing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamLicensing exam required for each plumber license, given by Pearson VUE. source
Experience2 years (Master Plumber exam: held a Journeyman Plumber license for at least two years (one year with a DOL approved training program)). source
BondNo state bond requirement found: the board's license application and renewal pages list insurance only, not a bond.
InsuranceResponsible Master Plumber must carry at least $300,000 of commercial liability insurance. source
RenewalPlumbing licenses renew annually. source
ReciprocityReciprocal agreement with Louisiana for journeymen who also hold a gasfitter license; otherwise out-of-state plumbers take the Texas exam. source
Fees
  • $225 (Responsible Master Plumber designation initial application fee). source
  • $300 (Responsible Master Plumber annual renewal fee). source
  • $25 (Master Plumber exam processing fee paid to TSBPE). source
  • $128.50 (Master Plumber exam fee paid to Pearson VUE). source
  • $75 (Master Plumber initial license fee). source
  • $75 (Master Plumber annual renewal fee). source

Hiring a plumbing contractor?

See every official lookup in Texas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.

How to verify a contractor license in Texas

Questions

Do you need a plumbing license in Texas?
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbing contractors in Texas.
How do I check a plumbing license in Texas?
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Texas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a plumbing license cost in Texas?
$225 (Responsible Master Plumber designation initial application fee). $300 (Responsible Master Plumber annual renewal fee). $25 (Master Plumber exam processing fee paid to TSBPE). $128.50 (Master Plumber exam fee paid to Pearson VUE). $75 (Master Plumber initial license fee). $75 (Master Plumber annual renewal fee).
How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Texas?
2 years (Master Plumber exam: held a Journeyman Plumber license for at least two years (one year with a DOL approved training program)).
How often does a plumbing license renew in Texas?
Plumbing licenses renew annually.

Other trades in Texas

Plumbing license in other states

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.