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Welcome to the Texas construction industry, a place of good pay and great opportunities staffed by tens of thousands of hard working craftspeople who take great pride in what they build and who look out for the safety of their co-workers. The exact amount required varies widely by city, so it is important to investigate the local rules for bonding before commencing a construction would be in the company's best interest to research local construction bond companies before getting a bond to help ensure they're getting the best deal.

Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions , which describe the process that TDLR uses to determine whether a criminal conviction Bookmarks renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted.

The City of San Antonio's Development Services Department requires one of two types of registration for general contractors: home improvement contractor, for limited repair work, and residential building contractor, for more extensive construction work.

We'll go over the application process, the rules, and the requirements for getting a license. You will find the best commercial contractors in Texas on our site, either by profession or by location. Businesses that operate within Texas are required to register for one or more tax-specific identification numbers, licenses or permits, including income tax withholding, sales and use tax (seller's permit), and unemployment insurance tax.