Texas Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Certified Applicator License (commercial) (Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $125. The Structural Pest Control Business License (commercial) (Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $300. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Certified Applicator License (commercial)

SPCS Certified Applicator · State license · Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)

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Renew on the official site (800) 835-5832

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Each calendar year (except the year the license is issued): 2 general CEUs plus 1 CEU in each certified category, with at least 1 general CEU on federal and state laws, pesticide safety, environmental protection or integrated pest management. Complete all CEUs by December 31. Self-study or internet courses count only every other year; a course cannot be repeated for credit in the same year.
Deadline rule: Expires annually, on the same date as the business license it is issued under (last day of the month). Renew online through the Texas Agriculture Portal.

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Grace period: None for operating.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $125
Late fee: Renewed 90 days or less late: 1.5 times the fee. 91 days to one year late: 2 times the fee.
Reinstatement: Renewable until one year after expiration; after that the applicant must re-qualify.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Technician license renewal is $125 per year and requires 8 hours of verifiable training in the preceding calendar year. Renewal is not automatic.

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Structural Pest Control Business License (commercial)

SPCS Business · State license · Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)

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Renew on the official site (800) 835-5832

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Each commercial business license expires on the last day of the month, 12 months from the date issued (4 TAC 7.127(a)). The renewal fee and current insurance proof (form ALS-1101) must be received by the expiration date.

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Grace period: No grace period. The license is expired as soon as the fee or insurance arrives after the expiration date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $300
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewal 90 days or less late: 1.5 times the fee (about $450). 91 days to one year late: 2 times the fee (about $600). Paying the late fee does not allow the business to operate until the license is renewed and issued.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Licenses can be renewed until the anniversary of the expiration date one year later. After more than 365 days, the applicant must be re-examined to get a license.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Proof on form ALS-1101: at least $500,000 bodily injury and property damage per occurrence and $1,000,000 total aggregate. The care, custody and control exclusion must be removed (Occ. Code 1951.312).
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

A license is needed for each place of business, including branch offices. Fees are as listed on the TDA fee page (effective Jan 1, 2016). Phone (800) 835-5832 or SPCS (866) 918-4481. The Texas Department of Agriculture, not TDLR, regulates structural pest control.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Texas Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Certified Applicator License (commercial) deadline: Expires annually, on the same date as the business license it is issued under (last day of the month). Renew online through the Texas Agriculture Portal.
2Renew online at https://tap.texasagriculture.gov/
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $125, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: Renewed 90 days or less late: 1.5 times the fee. 91 days to one year late: 2 times the fee.
5Check your Structural Pest Control Business License (commercial) deadline: Each commercial business license expires on the last day of the month, 12 months from the date issued (4 TAC 7.127(a)). The renewal fee and current insurance proof (form ALS-1101) must be received by the expiration date.
6Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $300, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: Renewal 90 days or less late: 1.5 times the fee (about $450). 91 days to one year late: 2 times the fee (about $600). Paying the late fee does not allow the business to operate until the license is renewed and issued.

Texas Pest control renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Texas pest control license expire?

Certified Applicator License (commercial): renews every year. Expires annually, on the same date as the business license it is issued under (last day of the month). Renew online through the Texas Agriculture Portal. Structural Pest Control Business License (commercial): renews every year. Each commercial business license expires on the last day of the month, 12 months from the date issued (4 TAC 7.127(a)). The renewal fee and current insurance proof (form ALS-1101) must be received by the expiration date. Check with Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Texas pest control license need?

Certified Applicator License (commercial): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Structural Pest Control Business License (commercial): no CE required. Check with Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Texas pest control license?

None for operating. Check with Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Texas pest control license?

Certified Applicator License (commercial): About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Texas pest control license expires?

Renewed 90 days or less late: 1.5 times the fee. 91 days to one year late: 2 times the fee. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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