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.
271,615
Active licenses
22,461
Expiring in 30 days
207
Disciplinary orders
$445,060
Penalties on record
By trade
Active licenses, with how many lapse within 30 days
| Trade | Active | Expiring 30d |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 143,212 | 12,259 |
| A/C Technician | 38,232 | 3,176 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 37,535 | 3,083 |
| HVAC Contractor | 18,360 | 1,304 |
| Master Electrician | 17,716 | 1,283 |
| Electrical Contractor | 11,831 | 935 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 2,339 | 224 |
| Residential Wireman | 1,820 | 157 |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 570 | 40 |
Where the licenses are
The 10 densest of 252 Texas counties
- 1Harris County44,447
- 2Dallas County29,009
- 3Bexar County16,827
- 4Tarrant County15,814
- 5Hidalgo County12,818
- 6Travis County10,226
- 7Williamson County7,286
- 8Denton County7,139
- 9Collin County5,997
- 10Montgomery County5,704
Enforcement
Attributed TDLR administrative orders, last five years
- Administrative penalty
- 122
- License revoked
- 73
- Administrative order
- 8
- Application denied
- 2
- License suspended
- 2
Across these orders, TDLR recorded $445,060 in penalties. Browse disciplinary actions →
Source: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation public records · data as of July 26, 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.