To obtain the license, applicants must pass an exam, obtain insurance, and complete the license application form. Applicants must first submit their application and meet the remaining requirements and will be contacted to take the exam, once their application has been reviewed. If you have completed a one-year certification program, or a program of at least two semesters, in work related to air conditioning and refrigeration, you will be eligible for substitute education for 6 months of hands-on experience. Every 2,000 hours in a learning program dedicated to on-the-job training equates to 12 months of hands-on experience.
You must obtain a Texas contractor's license to perform electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work contracted in the state of Texas. While general contractor licenses and specialized licenses may also be required, this differs from city to city. Texas does not require any specific test or license if you want to operate as a general contractor. But there is always a short answer and a long answer.
The long answer is that, while Texas requires nothing to operate as a general contractor, some cities within the state do.
