Licence required by law

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas state agency that licenses electricians, HVAC contractors and many other trades. Licences are searchable on the TDLR website and carry expiry dates — a current licence is a legal requirement for the covered trades.

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515,659tradespeople with a Texas TDLR record in the public data we track
23,792records appear expired or past their recorded expiry date

Based on public register and directory records collected up to Jun 15, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Texas TDLR status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where Texas TDLR holders are

  • TX515,659 on record

Trades that hold it

Electrician · 72,292HVAC Contractor · 57,066Appliance Installer · 2,828Well Drilling · 1,603Accessibility Specialist · 570Elevator · 420HVAC Contractor · 15

Texas TDLR holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current Texas TDLR record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation?

The Texas state agency that licenses electricians, HVAC contractors and many other trades. Licences are searchable on the TDLR website and carry expiry dates — a current licence is a legal requirement for the covered trades. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation?

We track 515,659 tradespeople with a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation record, based on register and listing data collected up to Jun 15, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

Can a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation record be out of date?

Yes. 23,792 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to Jun 15, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation?

Check the official register at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.