Texas · Plumbers · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Texas Plumber License
Texas plumbers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners rule on September 6, 2026.
- CE hours
- 6 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Texas plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Residential Utilities Installer Registration, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registration, All plumbing licensees, 6 hours CE annually for drain cleaner and residential utilities installer registrations, Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement, hours CPE every 3 years for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement. Requirements are set by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Hours differ by class — 6 hours for Residential Utilities Installer Registration, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registration, All plumbing licensees, 6 hours CE annually for drain cleaner and residential utilities installer registrations; 2 hours for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement, hours CPE every 3 years for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement.
When to renew
Texas plumbers licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (When you are issued your license for the first time, you will be assigned a random expiration date anywhere from 6-18 months from the date you passed your licensure exam)
The continuing education Texas requires
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners requires 6 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:
- Health protection, energy conservation and water conservation — at least 3 hours
- Plumbing code updates (UPC/IPC)
- Plumbing safety
- Industry-related trade topics
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Texas sets plumbers requirements by license class (Residential Utilities Installer Registration, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registration, All plumbing licensees, 6 hours CE annually for drain cleaner and residential utilities installer registrations, Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement, hours CPE every 3 years for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners requires 6 hours every year, including Health protection, energy conservation and water conservation, Plumbing code updates (UPC/IPC), Plumbing safety, Industry-related trade topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Texas plumbers course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Texas, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
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Renew with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Texas plumber renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Texas plumbers need?
- Texas plumbers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Texas?
- Requirements differ by license class in Texas: 6 hours for Residential Utilities Installer Registration, Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registration, All plumbing licensees, 6 hours CE annually for drain cleaner and residential utilities installer registrations; 2 hours for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement, hours CPE every 3 years for Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement.
- What topics are required for Texas plumbers continuing education?
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners requires coverage of: Health protection, energy conservation and water conservation (3 hours); Plumbing code updates (UPC/IPC); Plumbing safety; Industry-related trade topics.
- Can Texas plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
- Texas Plumbers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class