Do I need a general contractor license in Houston?
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Short answer
No. Texas does NOT issue a state-level general contractor license. TDLR licenses individual trade cards only (electrical, HVAC, AC contractor, irrigator). The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers separately. Houston Public Works requires contractor registration tied to permit filings but does not issue an ACD-style standalone HIC card. Always verify TDLR + TSBPE trade credentials before signing.
In detail
No. Texas does NOT issue a state-level general contractor license. TDLR licenses individual trade cards only (electrical, HVAC, AC contractor, irrigator). The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers separately. Houston Public Works requires contractor registration tied to permit filings but does not issue an ACD-style standalone HIC card. Always verify TDLR + TSBPE trade credentials before signing.
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