How much does a General Contractor license cost in Texas?
No statewide GC license (TDLR licenses no GC program) sets the General Contractor license fee in Texas — confirm the current amount with the board.
What the state charges
| License fee | — |
|---|---|
| Paid to | No statewide GC license (TDLR licenses no GC program) |
| Exam | Check with board |
| Bond | Required — amount set by the board |
| Renewal | Check with board |
Fee breakdown and fine print
Texas has NO statewide GC license — general contracting is absent from TDLR's official program list. City/municipal registration requirements vary; verify locally.
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What else you pay before the first job
The licence fee is the smallest line item for most people starting out. These are charged by private providers, not by No statewide GC license (TDLR licenses no GC program), and prices vary — so we link the options rather than quote a number we cannot source.
General liability insurance
Required by most licensing boards and by nearly every general contractor who hires you.
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- How much does a General Contractor license cost in Texas?
- No statewide GC license (TDLR licenses no GC program) sets the fee — confirm the current amount directly with the board.
- What other costs are there beyond the license fee?
- Beyond the state fee you should budget for the exam, general liability insurance, forming your business entity, and the truck and tools you need to take the first job. Those are billed by separate providers, not the licensing board.
Related
Full Texas General Contractor license requirements →
Texas General Contractor license reciprocity →
Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.