Texas contractor license lookup
Texas does not issue a statewide general contractor license. TDLR licenses trades such as electricians, A/C and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and more (plumbers are licensed by the TSBPE). Search TDLR licensees below.
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What the Texas record shows
TDLR open data shows license type, number, name, county and expiration date. It does not publish license status, bonds or insurance.
Data: TDLR All Licenses dataset on data.texas.gov (all TDLR license types, with expiration date; no status field). (dataset)
How to verify a Texas contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) portal.
For contractors in Texas
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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