Plumber License in Texas

Experience hours, license tiers and the state exam — plus a progress tracker that estimates your time to licensure.

Requirements as of June 28, 2026 — official requirements vary by state and locality and change. Always confirm with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).

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Experience to top license

hours toward Master Plumber

License tiers

4

apprentice → master

Licensing exam

Pearson VUE

Journeyman Plumber / Master Plumber (Pearson VUE)

State-licensed

Yes

Plumber in Texas — license ladder

US SOC 47-2152 · Exams via Pearson VUE

License tierExperience hoursExam
Plumber's Apprentice
Tradesman Plumber-Limited4,000Tradesman Plumber-Limited (Pearson VUE)
Journeyman Plumber8,000Journeyman Plumber (Pearson VUE)
Master PlumberMaster Plumber (Pearson VUE)

State-licensed by TSBPE. Apprentice (register, min age 16), Tradesman Plumber-Limited (4,000 hrs + 24-hr course), Journeyman (8,000 hrs + 48-hr course), Master (tenure-based: held Journeyman 2 yrs, or 1 yr + DOL program). Exam vendor Pearson VUE.

Track your hours to licensure

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Hours toward Tradesman Plumber-Limited0%

You appear to qualify at Master Plumber based on hours logged.

Experience hours remaining

4,000

Percent complete
0%
Hours logged
0
Estimated eligibility
June 2028

License readiness

  • Experience hours met (4,000 required)
  • Eligible to sit the Tradesman Plumber-Limited (Pearson VUE) (Pearson VUE)

Keep logging experience hours. When the hours are met, you can apply to sit the Tradesman Plumber-Limited (Pearson VUE).

Next step at Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)

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Frequently asked questions

How do you become a licensed plumber in Texas?+

Plumber is not licensed at the state level in Texas; licensing is typically handled locally. Confirm requirements with your city or county building department.

Does Texas license plumbers at the state level?+

Yes. Texas licenses plumbers through Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), with tiers such as Plumber's Apprentice, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber.

How many hours do you need to become a Red Seal tradesperson?+

It varies by trade and province. Most Red Seal apprenticeships run about 6,000–9,000 on-the-job hours over roughly four to five years, plus three to four levels of in-school technical training, then the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. Always confirm the current hours with your provincial apprenticeship authority.

What is a Red Seal endorsement?+

The Red Seal is the national standard for skilled trades in Canada. Passing the Interprovincial Red Seal exam in a designated trade adds a Red Seal endorsement to your provincial certificate, letting you work in that trade across participating provinces and territories without re-certifying.

Do apprenticeship requirements change?+

Yes. Required hours, technical-training levels and exam rules are set by each provincial authority and are updated periodically. The figures here were verified on their effective date, but you must confirm the current requirements with the official authority linked on every page before relying on them.

Does the tracker need an account?+

No. Your logged hours, completed levels and weekly average are saved in your browser on this device only — there is no sign-up and nothing is sent to a server.

Methodology & sources

Figures for the plumber license in Texas were verified against Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) on June 28, 2026 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) — License Types). Licensing is set by the state board and may differ by city or county.

Requirements vary by state and locality and route and change over time. Confirm the current hours, levels and exam eligibility with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) before relying on them.

Last reviewed June 28, 2026. Estimates are indicative — verify against current product specs and local requirements before ordering.

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