Structural pest-control businesses need a business license for every location, including branches.
$125
Pass the General Standards exam and at least one category exam with 70% or more correct.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
Furnish proof of previous verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry, including out-of-state experience in pest control, for at least twelve (12) months out of the past twenty-four (24) months.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service
Pass the General Standards exam and at least one category exam with 70% or more correct.
All applicants for Certified Applicator are required to take the General Exam (noted as G - General Standards Exam on Metro's exam website) as well as one category and pass with 70% or more correct to become licensed.Official source
Furnish proof of previous verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry, including out-of-state experience in pest control, for at least twelve (12) months out of the past twenty-four (24) months.
Furnish proof of previous verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry, including out-of-state experience in pest control, for at least twelve (12) months out of the past twenty-four (24) months.Official source
To take the certified applicator exams you will need to submit the “Application for Certified Applicator Exam and License” formOfficial source
Texas does not reciprocate structural pest-control licenses. An out-of-state license history may establish eligibility to take the certified applicator examination.
The Texas Department of Agriculture does not reciprocate structural pest control licenses. However, an out of state licensee may qualify to test for the Structural Certified Applicator license based on their license history.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageStructural pest-control businesses need a business license for every location, including branches.
Any person engaged in the business of structural pest control must secure a business license from the SPCS for each business location, including branch offices, in accordance with the Structural Pest Control Act.Official source
Each commercial business must designate a responsible certified applicator who is not the responsible applicator for another business location.
Each commercial business license holder must designate a commercial certified applicator, registered with the business, as the responsible certified applicator for the business. The commercial certified applicator designated may not be serving as a responsible certified applicator for any other business licensee or any other business license location.Official source
The $64 examination charge is per category.
SPCS conducts a criminal background review.
SPCS performs a criminal background review.Official source
The separate commercial business license costs $300 for original issuance and renewal.
$300 for an original and renewal business license;Official source
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.Official source
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.Official source
The license expires annually
Each calendar year, earn two general CEUs plus one in each certified category. At least one general CEU must cover laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or IPM. No CEUs are required in the first issuance year.
Applicators do not have to get CEUs during the first year in which their license is issued. Applicators must earn two CEUs in general training and one in each category in which the applicator is certified. Of the two general category units, at least one must be in federal and state laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or integrated pest management.Official source
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$125
$125 for an original certified applicators license;Official source
$125
$125 for renewal of a certified applicators license;Official source
$64
Business insurance must provide at least $500,000 bodily injury/property damage coverage and $1,000,000 aggregate, including care, custody or control.
All current commercial business licensees and noncommercial certified applicators via their noncommercial business license are required to maintain insurance of not less than $500,000 bodily injury and property damage coverage with a minimum total aggregate of $1,000,000 for all occurrences, insuring against liability for damage to persons or property under his care, custody or control.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$125
$125 for an original certified applicators license;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service
Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service
Texas Department of AgricultureOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Pesticides/Structural-Pest-Control-Service/Structural-Pest-Control-Licensing/SPCS-Certified-Applicator-Licensing
Certified ApplicatorsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Pesticides/Structural-Pest-Control-Service/Structural-Pest-Control-Licensing/SPCS-Certified-Applicator-Licensing
To take the certified applicator exams you will need to submit the “Application for Certified Applicator Exam and License” formOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the General Standards exam and at least one category exam with 70% or more correct.
Pass the General Standards exam and at least one category exam with 70% or more correct.
All applicants for Certified Applicator are required to take the General Exam (noted as G - General Standards Exam on Metro's exam website) as well as one category and pass with 70% or more correct to become licensed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business insurance must provide at least $500,000 bodily injury/property damage coverage and $1,000,000 aggregate, including care, custody or control.
Business insurance must provide at least $500,000 bodily injury/property damage coverage and $1,000,000 aggregate, including care, custody or control.
All current commercial business licensees and noncommercial certified applicators via their noncommercial business license are required to maintain insurance of not less than $500,000 bodily injury and property damage coverage with a minimum total aggregate of $1,000,000 for all occurrences, insuring against liability for damage to persons or property under his care, custody or control.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Furnish proof of previous verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry, including out-of-state experience in pest control, for at least twelve (12) months out of the past twenty-four (24) months.
One qualifying pathway is verifiable pest-control employment, including out-of-state experience, for at least 12 of the past 24 months.
Furnish proof of previous verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry, including out-of-state experience in pest control, for at least twelve (12) months out of the past twenty-four (24) months.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$125
125
$125 for an original certified applicators license;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$125
125
$125 for renewal of a certified applicators license;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
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The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The license expires annually
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The license expires annuallyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued. Applies to: Certified applicator license
The license expires annually and expiration coincides with the expiration of the business license under which the applicator license is issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Each calendar year, earn two general CEUs plus one in each certified category. At least one general CEU must cover laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or IPM. No CEUs are required in the first issuance year.
Each calendar year, earn two general CEUs plus one in each certified category. At least one general CEU must cover laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or IPM. No CEUs are required in the first issuance year.
Applicators do not have to get CEUs during the first year in which their license is issued. Applicators must earn two CEUs in general training and one in each category in which the applicator is certified. Of the two general category units, at least one must be in federal and state laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or integrated pest management.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Structural pest-control businesses need a business license for every location, including branches.
Structural pest-control businesses need a business license for every location, including branches.
Any person engaged in the business of structural pest control must secure a business license from the SPCS for each business location, including branch offices, in accordance with the Structural Pest Control Act.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Each commercial business must designate a responsible certified applicator who is not the responsible applicator for another business location.
Each commercial business must designate a responsible certified applicator who is not the responsible applicator for another business location.
Each commercial business license holder must designate a commercial certified applicator, registered with the business, as the responsible certified applicator for the business. The commercial certified applicator designated may not be serving as a responsible certified applicator for any other business licensee or any other business license location.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The $64 examination charge is per category.
The $64 examination charge is per category.
$64 for exams in each category;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
SPCS conducts a criminal background review.
SPCS conducts a criminal background review.
SPCS performs a criminal background review.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The separate commercial business license costs $300 for original issuance and renewal.
The separate commercial business license costs $300 for original issuance and renewal.
$300 for an original and renewal business license;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Texas does not reciprocate structural pest-control licenses. An out-of-state license history may establish eligibility to take the certified applicator examination.
Texas does not reciprocate structural pest-control licenses. An out-of-state license history may establish eligibility to take the certified applicator examination.
The Texas Department of Agriculture does not reciprocate structural pest control licenses. However, an out of state licensee may qualify to test for the Structural Certified Applicator license based on their license history.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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