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Do garage door companies need a license in Texas?
We found no Texas state license for garage door installers or repair companies. Garage doors are not on TDLR's list of regulated industries. (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
Electrical work
TDLR says anyone who performs, or offers to perform, non-exempt electrical work in Texas must be licensed and perform that work through a licensed electrical contractor. (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
TDI notes that plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and other types of contractors, including electricians, may be licensed through TDLR. (source: Texas Department of Insurance)
City registration
- Fort Worth requires building contractors to register, at $168.75 per year. Owners working on a single-family home they own and live in are exempt.
(source: City of Fort Worth Development Services)
- Plano says contractors must be registered with the city before doing any work (2016 guide).
(source: City of Plano Building Inspections)
See permits by city and how to pick a contractor.
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Sources
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Regulated Industries (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Electricians (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Know the signs of a contractor scam (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Fort Worth Development Services: Contractor Registration (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Plano Building Inspections: When Is a Permit Required? (PDF, revised 09/28/16) (checked November 1, 2026)
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