General Contractor License – Texas does not require a state license for general contractors. However, local governments may have licensing requirements. Check with your municipality or city to determine if a license is needed. We also have a dedicated section for the license requirements by city below.
Texas Handyman Limitations Most states put a financial limit on what you can do without a contractor's license – usually limiting jobs to $500, $1,000, or even $3,000. However, in Texas, that isn't the case. There are currently no limits on job size for unlicensed contractors.
In the State of Texas, anyone can be a General Contractor, including homeowners, and a state license is not required. Please visit the Contractor Responsibilities section to learn more about the GC responsibilities.
Hire contractors who are licensed and insured. Texas does not require general contractors to be licensed or bonded, but they are required to be a state-registered business. Check with your local building department or consumer protection agency to find out about additional licensing requirements in your area.
Get a Texas Contractor License Bond This bond serves as a financial guarantee that you will comply with local building codes and regulations. The amount of the bond varies depending on the location and the type of work you will be doing. Most contractor license bonds in the state are between $5,000 and $25,000.
For telephone assistance, call 214-948-4480.
The state of Texas doesn't require general contractors, home improvement specialists, or handyman services to hold a license. But remember: The area in which you're working might have other ideas on paperwork. In Texas, contractor license bonds are enforced at the city or county level.
Dallas. The City of Dallas requires you to file an application for contractor registration based on the license type you need. General contractor work includes residential and commercial general contracting, roofing, fencing, foundation, demolition, and pool contracting.
Director, Human Resources As the chief human resources officer for the City of Dallas, Nina Arias oversees all aspects of human resource management, including benefits, compensation, HR Information Systems, employee relations, personnel policies, and HR operations for over 13,000 employees.
MainTitleHeader. ​Contact the City 3-1-1 provides access to City Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are outside City limits the phone number is (214)-670-3111. To call a City Department for department specific inquiries, please visit the City's Department Directory.