Texas Limited Tradesman Plumber

A Tradesman Limited Plumber is someone who constructs and installs plumbing for one-family and two-family dwellings.

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Required Books 

In addition to knowledge gained from the required 4,000 hours on-the-job training under a licensed plumber, the Plumber's Apprentice should begin studying the Plumbing License Law, Rules of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the 2012 International Residential Code

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The first step in the licensing process is to submit an application to the licensing board to obtain approval to test.

 Applicants must have a current Texas Plumber’s Apprentice registration. They must have at least 4,000 hours of experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber and general supervision of a Master Plumber OR have a valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license from another state and at least 4,000 hours of experience working under the general supervision of a Master Plumber.

A Tradesman Limited Plumber is someone who constructs and installs plumbing for one-family and two-family dwellings.

Plumbing License information and applications may be obtained from: 

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners 
PO Box 4200 
Austin, TX 78765 
(800) 845-6584 (Phone) 
(512) 450-0637 (Fax) 

www.tsbpl.state.tx.us

Important Contacts

Air conditioning, Electricians, Water well drillers, Pump installers & Refrigeration applications & license information may be obtained from:

Department of Licensing & Regulation
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Licensing Section
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
(512)463-6599
(800) 803-9202 (in Texas only)
Plumbing License information and applications may be obtained from:

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
PO Box 4200
Austin, TX 78765
(800) 845-6584 (Phone)
(512) 450-0637 (Fax)
Department of Licensing & Regulation
Electrical Licensing Section
PO Box 13489
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-6599
(800) 803-9202 (in Texas only)



To register for HVAC and Electrical Exams, the testing company is PSI.

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267
(702) 932-2666 Fax

www.psiexams.com

The state of Texas considers reciprocity on an individual basis. If licensed under another state, applicant must submit a letter on official letterhead from that state licensing authority stating that the individual has a valid Journeyman or Master Plumbing License from that state, including how long the license has been held and whether or not the license is renewable. Proof of experience must be submitted to the Board. Applicants are required to have same amount of experience as required by in-state applicants.
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners requires completion of 6 hours of approved continuing education during the term of the current license for renewal each year. 3 of the 6 hours must cover the subjects of health protection, energy conservation and water conservation.

The Texas State Plumbing Board administers the exam.

It is a closed book and contains 85 multiple-choice questions.  The exam is a three-part test. The first part is a written portion and the second part covers sanitary waste and vent installation and the third part is a mechanical “Hands On” shop-work portion.

The exam fee is $40.00. If the exam is failed once, candidates must wait a 30-day training period before retesting. A 60 day waiting period applies if failed twice and 90 days if failed 3 or more times.

American Contractors carry all of the approved books for the Texas Plumbing exams. Please contact us for more information.