Check a contractor's license in Texas
The best check is a live one on the state's own site. It shows today's status, which no copy can.
Texas's lookup
TDLR Active License SearchCovers: Electricians and air conditioning contractors; plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Link checked October 11, 2026.
What to confirm
- Ask the company for its license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Search the state's lookup by that number or name.
- Confirm that the name matches your contract, the license is active, and it covers the work you're hiring for.