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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has launched an initiative to bring all aspects of their regulatory responsibilities to the Internet. The first application to be available will allow Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors to renew their licenses online, at their convenience. Fees can be paid using a credit card. A printable receipt will be available for record keeping purposes.

The regulatory agency for the State of Texas is responsible for licensing, certifying, and regulating real estate appraisers in Texas under State and Federal laws. Certification and licensing information is also provided.

Find licensing and application information such as fees, requirements, certification, approved education, and exam content and questions here.

Certified General and Residential Real Estate Appraisers may now renew and pay fees online by credit card. A printable receipt is provided for your records. Persons renewing on-line are reminded to be sure that they have fulfilled any continuing education requirement before attempting to renew. All Appraiser Continuing Education (ACE) must have been completed and completion certificates must be available for review by the Board upon request. Further information on renewal requirements is on the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) web site at: www.talcb.state.tx.us.

Obtain information from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners on requirements for the practice of architecture in the state of Texas.

Register builders and homes to allow homeowners and builders an opportunity to resolve differences through a neutral administrative process involving certified inspectors, arbitrators, and sometimes warranty companies.

Through the Texas Real Estate Commission, registered Easement or Right-of-Way Agents (individuals or businesses) have the ability to file their renewals and fees online.  Fees can be paid by using a credit card, and a printable receipt is made available for your records.

Electrical contractors, Master and Journeyman electricians and other persons who perform electrical work must be licensed by theState of Texas beginning September 1, 2004. Application information and updates on the statewide electrical code and related topics can be found at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Resources, permits, forms, and application material pertaining to elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

The Texas Board of Engineers now supports scheduling of the FE and the PE exams online and payment by credit card. Scheduling is easy - simply complete and submit the online forms. A printable receipt will be available for record keeping purposes. You will also be notified by standard mail of your scheduling information and receive your admission ticket.

Through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, find board news, licensing and exam information, enforcement, and other links.

All home builders in the state of Texas are required to register with the Texas Residential Construction Commission.

All home builders in the state of Texas are required to register new homes, as well as material improvements and certain interior renovations to existing homes with the Texas ResidentialConstruction Commission.

Obtain information from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners on requirements for the practice of interior design in the state of Texas.

The Board of Professional Land Surveying now accepts firm certificate of registration renewal payments online. Fees can be paid using a major credit card or electronic check, and a printable receipt is available for your records. Your request will be processed and a certificate mailed to you within 10 business days.

The Board of Professional Land Surveying now accepts license renewal payments over the web. Eligible licensees, those with a current expiration date and eight (8) or more hours of continuing education, have the ability to renew their license online. Registrants can submit the required renewal payment by a major credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express or Electronic Check). All licenses not renewed by December 31st are expired. License renewal after December 31st will be subject to late penalties as stated in Section 1071.303 of the Professional Land Surveying Practices Act. The registrants pocket card will be mailed to the preferred mailing address shown in the records of the Board at the time the renewal notices were printed.

Obtain information from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners on requirements for the practice of landscape architecture in the state of Texas.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) accepts online license renewal applications from eligible manufactured housing manufacturers, retailers, installers, salespersons, brokers, and rebuilders.

Through the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, mortgage bankers will have access to an online registration system that allows you to complete the initial registration application of your company, modify company information, add new office locations, and make payment of your annual registration fee by credit card.

Through the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, licensed mortgage brokers and loan officers will have access to an online license renewal system that allows you to make payment by credit card, document continuing education hours, review and correct your information in our files, and print a receipt for your records.

Submit and pay for your registration online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have a current Master or Journeyman Plumber license, or meet other certification requirements to apply.

Submit and pay for your registration online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Plumber's Apprentice Registration to apply.

Submit and pay for your initial license or endorsement (post exam) online.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Plumber's Apprentice Registration or current Tradesman Plumber-Limited license to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Journeyman Plumber license to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Journeyman Plumber license to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Master Plumber license to apply.

Submit and pay for your registration online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: For first-time registrants only.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have a current Master or Journeyman Plumber license, or meet other certification requirements to apply.

Renewal application for Plumbing Inspector licenses issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Renewal applications for Master, Journeyman and Tradesman Plumber licenses and Plumbers Apprentice, Drain Cleaner, Drain Cleaner-Restricted and Residential Utilities Installer Registrations issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Submit and pay for your registration online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Plumber's Apprentice Registration to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Plumber's Apprentice Registration to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Journeyman Plumber license to apply.

Submit and pay for your exam application online to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Note: Must have current Master Plumber license to apply.

The Licensing Section processes applications and renewals, information changes, and education credits, as well as maintains records on current and former licensees.

Through the Texas Real Estate Commission, licensed Professional, Real Estate, and Apprentice Inspectors have the ability to file their renewals and fees online. Fees can be paid using a credit card, and a printable receipt is made available for your records. Further information on the requirements for licensure can be found at the Texas Real Estate Commission web site (http://www.trec.state.tx.us).

Through the Texas Real Estate Commission, licensed Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons have the ability to file their renewals and fees online. Individuals wishing to apply for a Texas Real Estate Salesperson license may also apply and pay online. Fees can be paid using a credit card, and a printable receipt is made available for your records. To be eligible to apply for a real estate salesperson license an individual must first furnish the Texas Real Estate Commission evidence of successfully completing the required 120 hours of core real estate classes and an additional 60 hours of related courses. Further information on the requirements for licensure can be found at the Texas Real Estate Commission web site (http://www.trec.state.tx.us/).

Permits required by the TCEQ for the discharge of storm water associated with construction activities.