How much does a Plumber license cost in Texas?
The Texas Plumber license fee is $40, paid to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Exam fees, the bond premium and insurance are charged separately.
What the state charges
| License fee | $40 |
|---|---|
| Paid to | Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) |
| Exam | Per-level exams: Tradesman-Limited ($36 app), Journeyman ($40 app), Master ($25 processing + $128.50 exam via Pearson VUE) |
| Bond | Not required |
| Renewal | Every 1 year(s) |
Fee breakdown and fine print
TSBPE is an independent board (NOT absorbed by TDLR). Journeyman initial license $40, renewal $40; Master initial $75. Annual renewal required per Occupations Code Sec. 1301.401.
Official fee source: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) →
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 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), 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 Plumber license cost in Texas?
- The state license fee is $40, paid to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). TSBPE is an independent board (NOT absorbed by TDLR). Journeyman initial license $40, renewal $40; Master initial $75. Annual renewal required per Occupations Code Sec. 1301.401.
- 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.
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Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.