What are the contractor bond requirements for General Building Contractor in Texas?

Texas requires licensed General Building Contractors to maintain an active contractor surety bond ($15,000 – $50,000) and General Liability insurance prior to pulling building permits.

📜 B2B Contractor Compliance Texas Licensing Board

Texas General Building Contractor License & Bond Rules

Master guide to mandatory contractor license surety bonds, General Liability COI minimums, and permit pull authorization across Texas.

Mandatory Bond Threshold $15,000 – $50,000

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Texas County Contractor Registration Thresholds

Harris County

Harris County Engineering Department & Houston Permitting Center

Bond Required: $10,000

COI Liability: $1.0M

Dallas County

City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction

Bond Required: $15,000

COI Liability: $1.0M

Bexar County

City of San Antonio Development Services Department

Bond Required: $10,000

COI Liability: $1.0M