Texas General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Texas GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $250
- CE Required
- 8 CE Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $350
- Grace Period
- 30 days
Texas general contractors must complete 8 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Texas GC License
- 1
Complete 8 CE Hours
Complete 8 CE Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $250 renewal fee
Pay the $250 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $350 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's public license lookup.
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