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Penalties for unlicensed plumbing in Texas

Source: Texas Plumbing Help (texasplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.

Doing plumbing that needs a license without one, or employing unlicensed people to do it, is a Class C misdemeanor (Occupations Code 1301.508). TSBPE can also charge an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation, and each day a violation continues is a separate violation (1301.702). (source: Texas Legislature)

Look up a plumber with the TSBPE Public License/Registration Search on tsbpe.texas.gov. To complain, download TSBPE's General Complaint Form, a PDF. TSBPE: (512) 936-5200, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm. (source: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)

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