Texas general contractor license & renewal
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Sources verifiedLast verified 2026-10-24
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Texas does not require a state general contractor license.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
In Texas, anyone can be a General Contractor, including homeowners, and a state license is not required.Official source
Agency guidance
Local registration applies in Austin: a general contractor must register before being assigned to a building permit.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
To apply for or activate a Building Permit, a General Contractor must first have an Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal account and then register before being assigned to the Building Permit.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
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Official agency page
Check the qualifications
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Review fees and apply
Application fee
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Exam fee
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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Official sources and verification (3)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Agency guidance
In Texas, anyone can be a General Contractor, including homeowners, and a state license is not required.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Agency guidance
To apply for or activate a Building Permit, a General Contractor must first have an Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal account and then register before being assigned to the Building Permit.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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