Selling a trade business in Texas
For owners of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and specialist trade businesses in Texas who are thinking about a possible sale and want a practical plan for their crew, customers and future.
Licensing in Texas
Licenses are often held by a person, not the company. Before a sale, know which licenses the business relies on and who holds them.
- Texas licenses air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors and electrical workers and contractors through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- Plumbers are licensed separately by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Confirm current requirements directly with the licensing agency.
Last verified: against the official sources below. Requirements can change.
Official licensing sources
Use these to confirm which licenses HVAC, electrical and plumbing contractors must hold, how to apply or renew, and how to search for a named contractor. The plumbing page lists every plumber and contractor license type.
Get ready
- Organize financial statements and current-year results.
- Separate service agreements from one-off installation revenue.
- Document crew leadership and license dependencies.
- Write down the jobs only you can do today.
- Decide what you want your next chapter to look like.
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Preparation guidance only. This is not legal advice, a valuation or an offer to buy or sell. Business-specific questions are best answered by a human advisor.