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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

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

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