Texas Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Master Plumber (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $75 and requires 6 hours of continuing education. The Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $300 and requires 6 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Master Plumber

Master Plumber · State license · Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

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Renew on the official site (512) 936-5200

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
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6 hours of continuing professional education each year from a TSBPE-approved provider, completed before renewal. At least 3 of the 6 hours must cover health protection, energy conservation and water conservation (Occ. Code 1301.404).
Deadline rule: License is valid for 1 year and renews annually on its expiration date. TSBPE staggers expiration dates; a Master license has the same expiration date as the holder's Journeyman license. Online payment is allowed only within 2 months before expiration or up to 275 days after expiration.

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Grace period: No grace period. You may not do licensed work while the license is expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $75
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Renewal within 90 days after expiration costs 1.5 times the fee: about $37.50 late fee on top of the about $75 renewal. Expired more than 90 days (under 2 years): 2 times the fee, a $75 late fee on top of the renewal.
Reinstatement: Expired 2 years or more: cannot be renewed (Occ. Code 1301.403). Apply for a new license by meeting the original requirements, including exams.

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

Phone (512) 936-5200. A person holding both Journeyman and Master licenses pays only the Master renewal fee. Local jurisdictions may also require plumbing contractor registration.

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Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business

RMP · State license · Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

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Renew on the official site (512) 936-5200

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hoursSame 6 hours CPE as Master license; RMP page itself lists no CE.
Deadline rule: Renews with the Master Plumber license each year on its expiration date. The RMP renewal period opens 90 days before the expiration date.

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Grace period: No grace period.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $300
Late fee: Expired less than 90 days: about $150 late fee on top of the about $300 renewal. Expired more than 90 days: about $300 late fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Follows the Master license rule: expired 2 years or more cannot be renewed. Initial RMP application fee is about $225 (not charged if you apply during renewal).

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: Certificate of insurance showing at least $300,000 commercial liability coverage.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Required for the master plumber responsible for a plumbing company's work. Dropping the designation costs $10, or nothing when submitted with the license renewal.

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

How to renew

1Check your Master Plumber deadline: License is valid for 1 year and renews annually on its expiration date. TSBPE staggers expiration dates; a Master license has the same expiration date as the holder's Journeyman license. Online payment is allowed only within 2 months before expiration or up to 275 days after expiration.
2Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. 6 hours of continuing professional education each year from a TSBPE-approved provider, completed before renewal. At least 3 of the 6 hours must cover health protection, energy conservation and water conservation (Occ. Code 1301.404).
3Renew online at https://tsbpe.texas.gov/applyrenew-online/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: Renewal within 90 days after expiration costs 1.5 times the fee: about $37.50 late fee on top of the about $75 renewal. Expired more than 90 days (under 2 years): 2 times the fee, a $75 late fee on top of the renewal.
6Check your Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business deadline: Renews with the Master Plumber license each year on its expiration date. The RMP renewal period opens 90 days before the expiration date.
7Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. Same 6 hours CPE as Master license; RMP page itself lists no CE.
8Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $300, but fees change.
10If you miss the deadline: Expired less than 90 days: about $150 late fee on top of the about $300 renewal. Expired more than 90 days: about $300 late fee.

Texas Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a Texas plumbing license expire?

Master Plumber: renews every year. License is valid for 1 year and renews annually on its expiration date. TSBPE staggers expiration dates; a Master license has the same expiration date as the holder's Journeyman license. Online payment is allowed only within 2 months before expiration or up to 275 days after expiration. Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business: renews every year. Renews with the Master Plumber license each year on its expiration date. The RMP renewal period opens 90 days before the expiration date. Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Texas plumbing license need?

Master Plumber: 6 hours per renewal. Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business: 6 hours per renewal. Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Texas plumbing license?

No grace period. You may not do licensed work while the license is expired. Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Texas plumbing license?

Master Plumber: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Texas plumbing license expires?

Renewal within 90 days after expiration costs 1.5 times the fee: about $37.50 late fee on top of the about $75 renewal. Expired more than 90 days (under 2 years): 2 times the fee, a $75 late fee on top of the renewal. 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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