Business License Requirements in Texas (2026)
Texas has its own licensing requirements for every business type — from contractors and restaurants to trucking companies and daycares. Each guide below covers the federal, state, and local licenses typically required for that business, with the issuing authority and a plain-English description of what each license covers.
These guides are general. A free gap check analyzes your specific business and location.
Business Type Guides — Texas
HVAC Contractor
5 licenses covered
→Electrician
4 licenses covered
→Plumber
4 licenses covered
→General Contractor
4 licenses covered
→Handyman
4 licenses covered
→Pressure Washing Business
3 licenses covered
→Landscaping & Lawn Care
4 licenses covered
→Cleaning Service
4 licenses covered
→Pool Service
4 licenses covered
→Roofing Contractor
3 licenses covered
→Painting Contractor
3 licenses covered
→Food Truck
5 licenses covered
→Restaurant
5 licenses covered
→Coffee Shop
5 licenses covered
→Bakery
4 licenses covered
→Salon & Barbershop
4 licenses covered
→Auto Repair Shop
4 licenses covered
→Trucking Company
4 licenses covered
→Daycare / Child Care
5 licenses covered
→Pet Grooming Business
3 licenses covered
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