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How to get a plumber license in Texas

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Texas's official board.

Age/HS/supervised-hour specifics in current data were not confirmed on the license-types page itself; they exist per license type but were not verifiable from this URL.

Issuing authority: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Official page: https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types

License levels in Texas

Texas plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsMust meet eligibility, pass an exam, and pay a fee for each license type. Official page does not itemize minimum age/education or supervised-hour totals on this page; those are set per license type.
ReciprocityNot stated on this page.
RenewalLicenses renew annually (first expiration randomly assigned 6-18 months after passing the exam); 6 hours CPE. Endorsements renew every 3 years.
NotesAge/HS/supervised-hour specifics in current data were not confirmed on the license-types page itself; they exist per license type but were not verifiable from this URL.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Texas?
Age/HS/supervised-hour specifics in current data were not confirmed on the license-types page itself; they exist per license type but were not verifiable from this URL.
What plumber license levels does Texas have?
The levels are Plumber's Apprentice (registration), Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Plumbing Inspector, Drain Cleaner / Drain Cleaner-Restricted, Residential Utilities Installer, Endorsements: Medical Gas, Multipurpose Residential Fire Sprinkler, Water Supply Protection Specialist.
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Texas?
Must meet eligibility, pass an exam, and pay a fee for each license type. Official page does not itemize minimum age/education or supervised-hour totals on this page; those are set per license type.
Does Texas have plumber license reciprocity?
Not stated on this page.

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