Texas · General Contractor

How to get a General Contractor license in Texas

Texas does not issue a statewide General Contractor license. Texas has NO statewide GC license — general contracting is absent from TDLR's official program list. City/municipal registration requirements vary; verify locally.

Official source →

Now get operating

Finance your truck & equipment

General Contractors starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.

Financing options →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Related

What it costs, in full:

Cost of a General Contractor license in Texas

Other trades in Texas:

General Contractor licensing in other states:

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.