Data report
The State of Texas Contractor Licensing
A live look at Texas HVAC and electrical contractor licensing, drawn entirely from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) public record and refreshed nightly. Every figure below is an aggregate — no individual is named.
235,372
Active licenses
23,493
Expiring in 30 days
189
Disciplinary orders
$420,310
Penalties on record
By trade
Active licenses, with how many lapse within 30 days
| Trade | Active | Expiring 30d |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 119,960 | 11,439 |
| A/C Technician | 34,625 | 3,639 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 33,274 | 3,934 |
| HVAC Contractor | 16,476 | 1,544 |
| Master Electrician | 15,873 | 1,655 |
| Electrical Contractor | 10,963 | 897 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 2,018 | 175 |
| Residential Wireman | 1,658 | 178 |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 525 | 32 |
Where the licenses are
The 10 densest of 251 Texas counties
- 1Harris County38,902
- 2Dallas County25,169
- 3Bexar County15,096
- 4Tarrant County13,494
- 5Hidalgo County10,807
- 6Travis County8,692
- 7Williamson County6,123
- 8Denton County6,049
- 9Collin County5,142
- 10Montgomery County5,020
Enforcement
Attributed TDLR administrative orders, last five years
- Administrative penalty
- 117
- License revoked
- 62
- Administrative order
- 7
- Application denied
- 2
- License suspended
- 1
Across these orders, TDLR recorded $420,310 in penalties. Browse disciplinary actions →
Source: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation public records · data as of June 14, 2026. Disciplinary figures count attributed administrative orders from the last five years. licensed-tx is not affiliated with or endorsed by TDLR or the State of Texas. Figures are aggregate and informational; confirm any individual license at tdlr.texas.gov. See our methodology.