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Source: Texas Plumbing Help (texasplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
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- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1305: Electricians (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1302: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1301: Plumbers (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE): General Complaint Form (PDF, Revised June 2022) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE): Endorsements (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE): License Types (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE): File a Complaint (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Arlington Planning and Development Services: Building Permits and Inspections FAQs (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Austin Development Services: Work Exempt from Building Permits (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Homeowner's Guide to Permitting (PDF) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: Homeowner's Exemption from Registration as a Contractor (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: How to: Plumbing (handout, 12-12-2017, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Denton Building Inspections: Plumbing (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of El Paso Planning and Inspections: Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permits (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Fort Worth Development Services: Residential Information (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Frisco: Residential Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Garland: Water Heater Replacement (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Plumbing Inspections (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Water Heater Permit (HPWCODE1101) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Homeowner's Plumbing Permit (HPWCODE1099) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Irving: Residential Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Lubbock Building Safety: Residential Permitting (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of McKinney: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Fees (PDF, no effective date shown) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Plano Building Inspections: When Is a Permit Required? (PDF, revised 09/28/16) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Round Rock Building Inspection: Homeowner Projects (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Antonio Development Services: MEP Trade Permit Training (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Antonio Development Services: Information Bulletin 121c: Licensed Self Reporting (LSR) Permit Program (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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