What Is a Texas Contractor License Bond?
A Texas contractor license bond is a type of surety bond that is required before a contractor can receive or renew their license in many Texas cities. Each bond must be filed with the appropriate licensing authority before receiving a license to perform construction work within city limits.
These bonds create a financial guarantee that a contractor will comply with licensing and building regulations when working on a job, such as:
- Meeting state building codes and licensing laws
- Paying wages, payments and taxes on time
- Upholding all contract terms
How Much Do Texas Contractor Bonds Cost?
Most Texas contractor license bonds cost $100 per year and are available for instant online purchase. Bond coverage and pricing may vary, so find your bond below to get an exact quote.
Bond Type
$2,000City of Houston Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter Builders Bond
$25,000City of Galveston Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Converse General Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Amarillo Contractor BondLandscape or Irrigation, House Moving, Non-Electrical Sign, Swimming Pool and Spa, Water Treatment Equipment Installation
$20,000City of Amarillo Contractor BondResidential Remodeling, Insulation, Commercial Roofing, Residential Roofing
$5,000City of Lufkin Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Abilene Appliance Dealer Contractor Bond
$75,000City of Abilene Building, Roofing, Demolition, or Building Mover Contractor Bond
$3,000City of Abilene Sign Builder Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Abilene Swimming Pool Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Andrews Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Bastrop Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Beaumont Building Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Beaumont Roofing Contractor Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Bevil Oaks Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Breckenridge Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Bridge City Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Canyon Pool, Hot Tub, and Spa Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Canyon General Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Canyon Landscape Irrigation Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Canyon Roofing Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Canyon Sign Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Cedar Park Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Cibolo Contractor Bond
$2,000City of Cleburne Contractor Bond
$2,500City of Corsicana Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Denison Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Denton Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Contractors Bond
$1,000-$15,000City of Dickinson Contractor Bond
$15,001-$25,000City of Dickinson Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Dumas Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Eagle Pass Contractor BondMaster Electrician/Electrical Contractor
$10,000City of Eagle Pass Contractor BondMechanical Contractor, General Contractor, Swimming Pool Contractor, Demolition Contractor, Sign Contractor
$50,000City of El Paso Building and Construction Bond
$5,000City of Fredericksburg Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Fort Worth Parkway Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Fort Worth Street & Storm Drain Contractor Bond
$2,000City of Garland General Repair and Sidewalk BondSidewalk Bond
$5,000City of Garland General Repair and Sidewalk BondGeneral Repair Bond
$5,000City of San Antonio Demolition Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Granbury Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Groves Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Hale Center Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Haltom City Public Streets Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Horizon City Blanket Building and Construction Bond
$1,000-$10,000City of Houston Maintenance Bond
$25,000City of Houston Sign Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Houston Sign Removal Bond
$10,000-$50,000City of Houston Storm Water Quality Structural Control Bond
$1,000-$10,000City of Houston Surface Restoration Bond
$5,000City of Irving Concrete Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Irving Maintenance Bond
$50,000City of Irving Right of Way Bond
$5,000City of Irving Sign Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Keller Contractor Maintenance Bond
$5,000City of Kerrville Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Kirby Home Improvement Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Kountze Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Lago Vista Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Lakeway Contractors Bond
$1,000City of Lockhart Contractor BondIf value (estimated cost) of permit is less than $15,000.00.
$5,000City of Lockhart Contractor BondIf value (estimated cost) of permit is $15,001.00 - $50,000.00.
$10,000City of Lockhart Contractor BondIf value (estimated cost) of permit is $50,000.00 or more.
$10,000City of Longview Contractor BondSign Contractor or Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Contractor
$15,000City of Longview Contractor BondLandscaping/Irrigation Contractor
$25,000City of Longview Contractor BondResidential General Contractor, Swimming Pool Contractor
$50,000City of Longview Contractor BondCombination General Contractor
$2,000City of Lumberton Contractor BondRoofing Contractor
$5,000City of Lumberton Contractor BondMechanical Contractor or Electrical Contractor
$10,000City of Lumberton Contractor BondBuilding Contractor
$10,000City of Midland Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Mesquite General Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Midland Sign Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Nacogdoches Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Nederland Building Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Olmos Park General Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Olmos Park Mechanical Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Orange Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Pampa Contractor BondLandscape Irrigation Contractor, House Moving Contractor, Non-Electrical Sign Contractor, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Spa Contractor, and Water Treatment Equipment Installer ContractorCo
$20,000City of Pampa Contractor BondResidential Additions and Remodeling Contractor, Building Demolition, and Roofing Contractor
$5,000City of Pinehurst Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Plainview Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Plano Solid Waste Disposal Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Port Aransas Contractors Bond
$25,000City of Port Arthur General Building Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Port Arthur Specialty Building Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Port Isabel Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Port Neches Building Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Robinson Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Rockdale Contractor Bond
$1,000City of San Antonio Master Electrician Bond
$10,000City of San Antonio Right of Way Permit Bond
$2,000City of San Antonio Sidewalks, Curbs, & Gutters Bond
$2,000City of Seminole Contractors Bond
$20,000City of Sherman Roofing Contractors Bond
$15,000City of Silsbee Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Terrell Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Texas City Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Universal City General Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Universal City Home Improvement Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Universal City Irrigation Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Universal City Sign Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Waco Cement Contractor Bond
$5,000City of West Orange Demolition Contractor Bond
$5,000Town of Ransom Canyon Contractor Bond
$20,000Hutchinson County Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Dallas Paving Bond
$20,000City of Lubbock Compliance Bond
$25,000City of Wichita Falls Code Compliance Bond
$1,000-$150,000TCEQ Payment Bond
$5,000City of Socorro Blanket Building and Construction Bond
$100,000Wichita Falls, Texas - Code Compliance Bond (100,000)
$1,000City of Sherman Concrete Bond
$10,000City of South Padre Island Building Permit Bond
$10,000Town of Anthony Building Construction BondIrrigation installations, Site lighting & landscape installations, Temporary structure placement, Mobile placements permits, Temporary sign permits, Tents in excess of 200 square feet, Fences, Patch & paint permits
$25,000Town of Anthony Building Construction Bond
$2,000City of Richardson Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter or Driveway Approach Bond
$100-$50,000Oncor Electric Delivery FCC Poles License Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Hurst Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, Driveway Approach Street, and Storm Sewer Bond
$2,000City of Mesquite Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, and Driveway Approach Bond
$50,000City of Wichita Falls Code Compliance Bond
$100-$50,000Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) Poles & Facilities Bond
$10,000City of Ballinger License and Permit Bond
$1,000-$50,000City of Houston Street Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Manvel Maintenance Bond
$5,000City of Tyler Sidewalk Curb Gutter Bond
$1,000-$100,000Maverick County Contractor Bond
$10,000Brown County Water Improvement District Bond
$10,000City of Edinburg Contractor Bond
$2,000City of Highland Park Concrete Bond
$1,000-$50,000City of Kerrville Maintenance Bond
$25,000City of Kilgore Contractor License Bond
$5,000City of Mesquite Sign Bond
$25,000City of Palacios Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Sachse Maintenance Bond for Development Projects
$2,000City of Sachse Sidewalk and Approach Bond
$5,000City of Vidor Contractor License BondDriveway and sidewalk contractor
$10,000City of Vidor Contractor License BondDemolition contractor or repair contractor, unless covered under section (b)(2)
$15,000City of Vidor Contractor License BondRoofing contractor
$25,000City of Vidor Contractor License BondBuilding contractor
$50,000City of West Lake Hills Demolition Bond
$25,000City of White Oak Contractor License
$1,000-$100,000Comal County Subdivision Construction Bond
$1,000-$100,000Travis County Site Improvement Plan Bond
$10,000Village of the Hills Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Austin Performance and Improvements Bond
$5,000City of Conroe Contractor License
$1,000-$50,000City of Flower Mound Maintenance Bond for Development Projects
$5,000City of Longview Master Electrician Bond
$5,000City of Hallettsville Contractor License Bond
$2,500City of Bedford Sidewalk and Approach Bond
$1,000-$100,000Jefferson County Drainage District No.7 Bond
$10,000City of Odessa Right of Way Construction Bond
Who Needs a Texas Contractor Bond?
Depending on the city you work in, you might need a surety bond before you can legally perform construction work as a:
- General contractor,
- Prime contractor, or
- HVAC contractor.
If you work in one of the cities or counties listed on this page, you must file a bond with the local government before receiving your compliance license. Contractors who work across multiple cities may need multiple surety bonds.
Other Construction Bonds in Texas
You may also need a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, or other type of contract bond for certain public projects in Texas. These protect construction project owners from contractors who fail to uphold their contracts in various ways. Search the bond table above to find the Texas contract bond you need.
If you work outside of Texas, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.
How to Get a Texas Contractor Bond
With SuretyBonds.com, you can get most Texas contractor license bonds instantly online. Simply find the bond you need and enter your information. You’ll receive your official bond confirmation via email in minutes.
A few Texas contractor bonds require a quick application review to determine pricing. If so, apply online and a representative will contact you within one business day to discuss your quote.
How Do Texas Contractor Bonds Work?
Texas contractor bonds protect consumers who could be harmed by defective construction or other license noncompliance as well as any unpaid employees, subcontractors, or suppliers.
If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.
Who Regulates Texas Contractor Licensing?
Contractors in Texas are not licensed at the state level. Texas government code requires contractors to file surety bonds before they can be licensed in various cities and counties.
If you're unsure if your city enforces contractor license or surety bond requirements, contact your local licensing agency.
How to Get a Contractor’s License in Texas?
In Texas, contractor licensing requirements and application processes vary by city, so visit your city's website for local guidelines.
Expect to provide the following materials when applying for your Texas contractor license:
- Contractor license application
- Proof of general liability insurance
- Surety bond in the required amount
- Payment of all required fees
Always verify your license classification and required bond amount with your city before purchasing.
More Resources
- Abilene Building Inspections: Contractor Requirements
- Amarillo Building Safety Department: Contractor Information
- Andrews: Contractor Registration Application
- Bastrop Planning Department
- Beaumont Building Codes: Permit Applications
- Bridge City Planning & Zoning: Contractor Information
- Canyon Planning & Development: Sign Contractor
- Cibolo Planning & Engineering Department: Contractor Registration
- Cleburne: Online Permitting
- Corsicana: Contractor Requirements
- Converse Building Department: Contractor Licensing
- Denison: Online Permitting and Registration
- Dickinson: Contractor Registration
- Dumas: Contractor Registration Requirements
- Eagle Pass Planning Department: Contractor Registration Application
- Fort Worth Development Services: Contractor Registration
- Granbury: Contractor Registration Application
- Groves Inspections Division
- Haltom City: Utility Construction Permit
- Horizon City Public Works Department
- Houston Public Works: Licensed Sign Contractor
- Houston Public Works: Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Permit Information
- Irving: Contractor's Annual Registration Form
- Kerrville Building Division: Contractors
- Kountze: Permits
- Lago Vista: Contractor Registration Form
- Lakeway Building & Development: Applications
- Lockhart: Contractor License Information
- Longview: Contractor Registration
- Lufkin: Building Permit Information
- Nederland: Ordinances & Permits
- Olmos Park Building Department
- Pampa: Contractor Registration Application
- Plano: Contractor Resources
- Port Isabel: Contractor Registration
- Port Neches Building Inspections and Zoning
- Rockdale: Contractor Requirements
- San Antonio: Contractor Registration & Licensing
- Sherman: Contractor Registration & Licensing
- Terrell: Contractor Registration
- Universal City: Contractor Registration
