Texas Contractor Licensing Rules Requirements

Welcome to the Texas construction industry, a place of good pay and great opportunities staffed by tens of thousands of hard working craftspeople who take great pride in what they build and who look out for the safety of their co-workers. For both home improvement contractor and residential building contractor registration, in cases where the general contractor will authorize any other person to secure building permits, in addition to the respective registration application, an authorization letter written on company letterhead, fully naming the agent, must be submitted.

Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions , which describe the process that TDLR uses to determine whether a criminal conviction Bookmarks renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted.

The City of San Antonio's Development Services Department requires one of two types of registration for general contractors: home improvement contractor, for limited repair work, and residential building contractor, for more extensive construction work.

We'll go over the application process, the rules, and the requirements for getting a license. You will find the best commercial contractors in Texas on our site, either by profession or by location. Businesses that operate within Texas are required to register for one or more tax-specific identification numbers, licenses or permits, including income tax withholding, sales and use tax (seller's permit), and unemployment insurance tax.