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Endorsements

There are three different endorsements that may be added to a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Plumbing Inspector License. They include:

  • Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement;
  • Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist Endorsement; and
  • Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement.

Eligibility Requirements



Medical Gas Piping Installation

You may take the Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement Examination if:

  • you are currently licensed as a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Plumbing Inspector in Texas; and
  • you have completed a 24-hour training course approved by the TSBPE.

Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist

You may take the Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist Endorsement Examination if:

  • you are currently licensed as a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Plumbing Inspector in Texas; and
  • you have completed a 24-hour training course approved by the TSBPE or you hold a current RME-General or RME-Dwelling License issued by the State Fire Marshal.

Water Supply Protection Specialist

You may take the Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement Examination if:

  • you are currently licensed as a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Plumbing Inspector in Texas; and
  • you have completed a 24-hour training course approved by the TSBPE.

Scope of Work Permitted

Medical Gas Piping Installation
A Journeyman or Master Plumber who holds a Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement may install piping used solely to transport gases for medical purposes and under the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber who also holds the endorsement. A Plumbing Inspector who holds a Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement may inspect installations of medical gas and vacuum piping systems.

PLEASE NOTE: The American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) offers a national accreditation for Medical Gas Verifiers. The TSBPE does not regulate Medical Gas Verifiers. ASSE also offers accreditation for Medical Gas Installers, and Medical Gas Maintenance. Examinations for Medical Gas Installation Endorsements are based on the ASSE Gold and MFPA99.

Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist
A Journeyman or Master Plumber who holds a Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist Endorsement may install a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system in a one or two-family dwelling under the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber who also holds the endorsement. A Plumbing Inspector who holds a Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist Endorsement may inspect installations of these sprinkler systems.

Water Supply Protection Specialist
A Journeyman or Master Plumber who holds a Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement may install, service, or repair plumbing associated with the treatment, use, and distribution of rainwater to supply a plumbing fixture, appliance, or irrigation system under the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber who also holds the endorsement. A Journeyman or Master Plumber who holds a Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement may also perform a customer service inspection certification for a public drinking water system pursuant to 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 290. A Plumbing Inspector who holds a Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement may inspect plumbing installed for the treatment, use, and distribution of rainwater to supply a plumbing fixture, appliance, or irrigation system.

How to Apply for an Endorsement Examination

To apply for any of the endorsement examinations you must submit a completed application with all supporting documentation and the applicable fee to the TSBPE. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must also submit a Supplemental Criminal History Information Form (SCHIF).
Medical Gas Piping Installation Examination Application
Water Supply Protection Specialist Examination Application
Supplemental Criminal History Information Form

Once you have successfully passed the exam, you must submit the applicable fee to obtain a new pocket card showing the endorsement.

Fees

The fees are the same for all three endorsements. The amount of each fee depends on what type of license you are adding the endorsement to.

Exam Fee
Master – $80
Journeyman – $27
Inspector – $40

Initial Endorsement Fee
Master – $55
Journeyman – $14
Inspector – $27.50

Military Benefits

Military Benefits

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) honors and supports our military personnel and veterans returning to civilian life and wishes to thank them for the sacrifices that they and their families have made on behalf of our nation.  The skills that men and women acquire in the Armed Forces are valuable and may benefit an individual that decides to pursue a career in the plumbing industry.

The TSBPE offers certain benefits to military service members, their spouses, and military veterans who may be interested in becoming a registered Plumber’s Apprentice or licensed plumber or Plumbing Inspector.  These benefits include:

  • Alternative licensing procedures for those who hold a current plumbing license issued by another state or held a plumbing license or registration previously issued in Texas within the last five years (the Executive Director may waive either of these requirements on a case-by-case basis)
  • Methods for meeting the prerequisites necessary to obtain a license or registration, including the acceptance of verified military service, training, or education when a DD 214 form is submitted or a copy of military ID if in active status to info@tsbpe.texas.gov
  • Expedited processing of applications for licensure or registration
  • A waiver of the fee for an initial license or registration or an examination application for verified military personnel or verified veterans
  • A waiver of late fees on license or registration renewals for those verified as active duty at the time of renewal
  • Additional time to complete continuing education and other requirements related to the renewal of a license or registration
  • The Military Supplemental Application will need to be filled out and turned in with any application

For more information about licensing of military service members, their spouses, and military veterans, submit your DD214 or Military ID and then please contact TSBPE’s Veterans’ Liaison at (512) 936-5226 or via email at: info@tsbpe.texas.gov.

Apprentice Registration

Eligibility Requirements

You may register as a Plumber’s Apprentice if:

  • you are at least 16 years old; and
  • you are a citizen or national of the United States or an alien or non-immigrant eligible for licensure by the State of Texas

To register as a Plumber’s Apprentice you must submit a completed application and a $15 fee to the TSBPE. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must also submit a Supplemental Criminal History Information Form (SCHIF).
Plumber’s Apprentice Registration Application
Supplemental Criminal History Information Form

How to Register

To register as a Plumber’s Apprentice you must submit a completed application and a $15 fee to the TSBPE. The quickest and easiest way to submit this and most other plumbing related applications is via the Online Licensing System. If you prefer to mail your application via US Mail, printable versions of the necessary forms are available to download here. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must also submit a Supplemental Criminal History Information Form (SCHIF) along with your Apprentice application.
Plumber’s Apprentice Registration Application
Supplemental Criminal History Information Form

FingerPrints

All applicants and examinees in the state of Texas are required by law to submit fingerprint data. This is a one-time requirement; applicants who have previously submitted fingerprint data to the TSBPE are not required to re-submit per application. If the TSBPE has not received fingerprint data for a Apprentice registrant, however, the application will remain deficient until the issue has been resolved. For more information on fingerprints or to download instructions for applicants seeking to submit their fingerprints, please visit this page.

Scope of Work Permitted

A Plumber’s Apprentice may learn about and assist with the installation of plumbing under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber. Direct supervision means that a person who holds a plumbing license issued by the TSBPE is on the job site with you at all times you are performing plumbing work. If a licensee is not present, a Plumber’s Apprentice may only perform manual tasks like digging trenches.

IMPORTANT: You MUST register as a Plumber’s Apprentice before you can start counting the hours of experience you have working in the plumbing trade. Any hours worked before you are registered do not count toward the hours requirements for the Tradesman Plumber-Limited or Journeyman Plumber examinations.

Possible Endorsements

A Plumber’s Apprentice who meets the eligibility requirements may obtain a Drain Cleaner-Restricted Registration, a Drain Cleaner Registration, or a Residential Utilities Installer Registration.  Click here to learn more about registrations.

Fees

Registration Application Fee: $15
Renewal Fee: $15
Late Renewal Fee (expired less than 90 days): $7.50
Late Renewal Fee (expired more than 90 days): $15

Responsible Master Plumber

Eligibility Requirements

You may apply for the Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) Designation if:

  • you are currently licensed as a Master Plumber in Texas;
  • you are in good standing with the TSBPE; and
  • you have submitted proof that you have obtained a minimum of $300,000 of commercial liability insurance coverage


PLEASE NOTE:  You may NOT receive the RMP Designation if you hold a Plumbing Inspector License.


How to Apply

The best way to apply for the RMP Designation is via your account in the Online Licensing System. Simply login, look for the Manage Your License Information section, click “<Choose Application>” next to your Master License number and then select “Add Responsible Master Plumber Designation with Required Certificate of Insurance” from the dropdown menu. The website will ask you to verify your contact information, upload the required Certificate of Insurance (COI) and then pay the $225 registration fee.

To apply for the RMP Designation in person or via US Mail, you must submit a completed application with all supporting documentation, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) signed by your insurance agent, and a $225 fee to the TSBPE.  If you have unpaid administrative penalties, you will also have to pay those penalties to bring your license into good standing.
RMP Designation Application
Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Scope of Work Permitted

As the name suggests, a RMP is responsible for the general supervision and management of plumbing work performed under contracts secured under his or her license regardless of whether the individuals performing the work are employees or subcontractors.  General supervision and management includes maintaining at least $300,000 of general commercial liability insurance; obtaining all necessary permits and requesting all inspections as required by  applicable plumbing or building codes; ensuring that all individuals performing plumbing work hold a current license or registration; ensuring that a licensee is present and providing direct supervision at all job sites where one or more registrants are engaged in plumbing; and ensuring that all service vehicles display the company name and RMP2’s license number.  A RMP may act as the RMP of record for only one company at a time.

Fees

Initial Application Fee: $225*
Renewal Fee: $300
Late Renewal Fee (expired less than 90 days): $150
Late Renewal Fee (expired more than 90 days): $300

*If you apply for the RMP Designation during your renewal period, which opens 90 days before your expiration date, you are only required to pay the $300 renewal fee and do not have to pay the $225 initial application fee.

How to Drop the RMP Designation

If you no longer wish to act as a RMP, you must submit a signed and notarized Request to Relinquish RMP Designation Form to the TSBPE along with a $10 fee.  A request submitted in person at the TSBPE headquarters does not need to be notarized; however, you will need to show a valid Texas photo I.D.  If you submit the form with your regular license renewal form, you do not need to include the $10 fee.
Remove RMP Designation Form

Apply / Renew Online

Apply / Renew Online

Click here to download the TSBPE’s printable Guide to the Online Licensing System, or look for your specific issue on this page.

Before you may use any of our online services, you must create a secure online user account.  Follow the instructions below to create an account.

QUESTION 1:  HOW DO I CREATE A USER ACCOUNT?

1.  Click here to access the login screen.  Once you are there, click Begin Here For Sign-up

2.  Fill out the online registration form and click Next.  You will need a valid email address to create your account.  This email address will become your User ID.

3.  Review the information you entered.  If it is not correct, click Edit and fix the incorrect information.  If it is correct, click Save.

4.  You will be taken to a screen that says “User Registration – Temporary Password Issued.”  Check the inbox of the email address you used to create your account, and look for the email with the temporary password.  The email will be sent from “AWS.”  If you do not receive an email with your temporary password within 30 minutes, please check your spam or junk-mail folder.

5.  Click here to return to the login screen.  Enter your User ID (email address) and temporary password.  You must enter the temporary password exactly as it appears in the email.  To ensure accuracy, use the COPY and PASTE functions to copy the temporary password from the email and paste it into the login screen.  Click Sign In.

6.  Once you are logged in, you must add all the license or registrations you currently hold to the account.  (See Question 2)

QUESTION 2:  HOW DO I ADD MY LICENSE/REGISTRATION NUMBER TO MY ACCOUNT?

1.  Click here to login to your online user account.

2.  Enter your User ID (email address) and password.

3.  Answer the question, “Are you currently licensed?”  Select No if you have ever renewed your license/registration or submitted an application online.  Click Next.

4.  The next screen is the Quick Start Menu.  Select the Add Licenses to Registration option.

5.  You will be prompted to select a type of license.  Select Plumbing – Licensed or Registered from the drop-down menu.

6.  Enter the following information:
a.  Social Security Number (numbers only, no dashes)
b.  Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy – you must include the forward slashes)
c.  Zip Code

If the information you enter does not match the information you have on file with the TSBPE exactly, you will not be able to add your licenses/registrations to your account.  If you are an affiliated Plumbing Inspector, the zip code we have on file will be the zip code of the city you are employed by or under contract with (as long as you have notified the TSBPE each time you change cities).

8.  Click Next.

9.  Review the information you entered.  If it is not correct, click Edit and fix the incorrect information.  If it is correct, click Save.

If you receive an error message that begins, “Entity already associated to another User ID…” this means your license/registration number is already associated with an online user account that was set up using a different email address.  This can happen if a former employer renewed your license for you at some point in the past, or you previously created a user account with an email address you no longer use.  If you receive this message, please send the Online Support Specialist an email to licensinghelp@hpc.state.tx.us  you must include the following information: full name, plumbing license/registration number with rank, the date of birth, agency, the new email address you wish to use, and a request to reset your User ID. Only registrants or licensees may make changes to the account including the email address.

QUESTION 3:  HOW DO I RENEW MY PLUMBING LICENSE OR REGISTRATION ONLINE?

1.  Click here to login to your online user account.

2.  Enter your User ID (email address) and password.  Click Sign In.  (If you’ve forgotten your User ID or password, skip forward to Question 4.

3.  Once you are logged in to your account, you will see the Quick Start Menu.  You should also see your license/registration number(s) on the right side of the screen (If your license/registration number is not visible, got to Question 2).

4.  All of your licenses/registrations will also appear under the heading “Manage your license information.”  Next to each license/registration is a drop down menu.

4.  Choose “Renewal” from the drop down menu and click Select.  If you have more than one license/registration, use the drop down menu next to your highest ranking license.

5.  Next you will be prompted to answer a few questions similar to a standard paper renewal form.  Once you have completed the questions, you are ready to submit your renewal.  Click Submit.

6.  Finally, you must pay your renewal fee through the Texas.gov website.  Click Pay Now.

PLEASE NOTE: All fees paid online are non-refundable. You may only pay your renewal fee online if your license/registration is within 2 months of its expiration date or has been expired for 275 days or less.

7.  You are now at the Texas.gov payment screen.  Enter your personal information.  Enter your email address if you wish to receive confirmation of your payment and your receipt via email.

8. Enter your credit/debit card information.  Enter the CAPTCHA code to begin processing the payment.

9. Congratulations! You’ve successfully submitted your payment to the TSBPE.  If you wish to review the charges, click Payment Summary.

10.  Click Log Off at the top right of the screen to sign out of your online account.

QUESTION 4:  WHAT IF I DON’T REMEMBER MY USER ID OR PASSWORD?

1.  If you’ve forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? link just below the login screen.
2.  If you’ve forgotten your User ID, click the Forgot User ID? link just below the login screen.
3.  If you receive an error message, or need technical support, for faster assistance please send an email to licensinghelp@hpc.state.tx.us.

QUESTION 5:  WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM LOCKED OUT OF MY ONLINE ACCOUNT DUE TO NUMEROUS LOGIN ATTEMPTS?

1.  If you are locked out of your online account, close of out your web browser completely.
2.  Reopen the browser and navigate to the login screen.
3.  The lock will be removed, and you will be able to attempt to login once more.
4.  If the system still shows that you are locked out, please wait 30 minutes before attempting to login again.

QUESTION 6:  I HAVE RECEIVED THE EMAIL WITH MY TEMPORARY PASSWORD, BUT I STILL CAN’T LOGIN.  WHAT SHOULD I DO?

1.  Make sure you are entering the temporary password correctly; use the COPY and PASTE functions to copy the temporary password from the email and paste it into the login screen.
2.  If the password is still incorrect, for faster assistance send an email to licensinghelp@hpc.state.tx.us.

A plumber's wrench instead of a gavel.

Law & Rules

If you cannot or do not wish to print the Plumbing License Law or Board Rules from our website, you may submit a written request for a printed (stapled) copy, along with the appropriate fee (currently $5). Please submit your written request and payment to:

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
929 E 41st St.
Austin, TX 78751

Visit the Texas Secretary of State website here. Click on SEARCH THE REGISTER and enter TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS for the Agency name.


Plumbing License Law

PLEASE NOTE: This document has been formatted for easy reading and reference and is not the official publication of the Plumbing License Law. Visit this page for the official publication of the Plumbing License Law (Chapter 1301, Texas Occupations Code).


Plumbing Board Rules 

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