Texas GC License ?

Chris1

Just moved out to Texas and trying to get the GC license .I registered with the county out here , but is that all I need to do ?Any one ever hear of the TRCC ?Thanks

Cole

Are you in Dallas County?

Yes I have heard of TRCC.

To do any work over $20k, you will need to get a license and register with the state.

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bbravo

Actually, you are registering as a remodeler with TRCC. Some Texas cities require you to get an license for that city to perform work and pull permits - most require you to be registered with the State as well. As I understand it, the rules changed as of September 1st, 2007. You have to register any remodel over $10K - There are many other things as well.




Hope that helps...

tnt specialty

No state contractors license in Texas....it's a free-for-all!....Just like Colorado!

Floordude

Texas is a free for all. Plumbers, HVAC, and Electricians, are the only licensed trades. If someone wanted me to be the GC on their project tomorrow, all I would need is money. Home owners pull permits themselves all the time, and the work is inspected, by the city.

I know big time home builders, and all they have is a Name DBA'ed and a Tax ID#. License, what license and they are the 3rd largest in the state.

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copusbuilder

As mentioned, you have to be registered with the State. Texas Residential Construction Commission does indeed require registering of any job over $10,000 and any job that increases square footage at all.

They are requring continuing education, and mandatory "county" inspections" next year.
This is all great if it is enforced? The liklehood of Jaun Rodriguez getting fined or registering a job......slim.

As mentioned, we still have to comply with every cities little rules and codes.

Can't help but look at it primarily as a tax?

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woodman42

Corpusbuilder is correct. Just updated yesterday.
Must register with the TRCC for any work over $10,000.00.
In College Station you can't pull any permits if you are not registered.
As stated on another thread, I wish Texas would require licensing to help weed out some of the Jake legs we have under bidding everybody who is running a legitimate business.

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copusbuilder

www.texasrcc.org This is supposed to give the details. I attended a seminar from the Builders assoc. and it appeared to be more of a membership drive.
The contracts that the State now makes you use can be bought for $399.00
I asked the State "via e-mail" to provide me with sample contracts since they are requiring specific verbage. They referred me again to the builders assoc. ?

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Cole

Yep, you got the idea.

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j_sims

I agree it is just another gig from the state.....
First, I agree that homewoners need some sort of recourse from getting ripped off and registration is good in theory and I agree licensing would be even better, but like all government implemented programs, it may start with the best of intentions, but it will turn into a cluster f--k after awhile, at our expense.

I can only speculate where the money is going, when you think about registration fees, inspection fees,renewal fees, late fees, home registration fees, yadda, yadda, yadda.... X hundreds or thousands of contractors, outside of over paid gov. employees that are probably setting their own wages. I haven't been to any of the meetings but from what I have read we get squat out of the deal...unless you think a state paid inspector or arbitrator will come down on your side if the situation arises...yeah...let me file that under "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help."

Oh i know! the surplus will go to the educational system like the lottery did

Just my .02

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copusbuilder

I would say you understand the program

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In_Mexifornia

If you plan on starting a residential construction business in Texas or a business that works on interior remodeling jobs that either change the size of the living space of the home or cost more than $10,000, you must register with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. You must also register qualifying projects with the commission.
In addition, you may need or want to do some or all of the following:
Register your business appropriately with the Texas Secretary of State or seat of your local county government.
Set up your business appropriately for franchise tax purposes with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts .
Contact your local home builders association, community college, university or other nearby entity for information about the industry and education.
Contact the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for rules, policy, permitting details and other relevant information.
Contact your local jurisdiction for permitting details and other relevant local building policies, codes and information.
Contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and Board of Plumbing Examiners to clarify licensing and permitting requirements for specific crafts or trades.
If dealing with manufactured housing, contact the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs .
Contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners if your project may require an architect.
Contract with an attorney of your choice for help making legal decisions related to your business. The State Bar of Texas offers a referral service .
Contract with an accountant for help with your company's bookkeeping. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy maintains a search engine for help locating certified public accountants.
Contact your local chamber of commerce.
Other links you may find useful
The United States Small Business Administration
Better Business Bureau
Economic Development and Tourism Division of the Texas Governor's Office

rcantu

the TRCC is also no under the Sunset Law..
more changes to come. the commisions will be defunked by next summer. So either another commission will pop up or something.
Check with the city or county that you are doing work in. for example san antonio requires a license for most work, but also have 2 types of licenses, one that is registered with TRCC and another that it is not.
was checking on someones license for claiming large jobs and is not licensed.
But texas is pretty much a free for all, but if you are doing state licensed work electrical, plumbing, hvac/ac.. dont if you dont have the appropriate license

jaros bros.

The whole thing is so screwed up it. It's all a joke. Most of the jobs are not reported to the commission. Tons of illegals. Lots of unregistered tradesmen. Too many hoops to jump through. No enforcement. Need I say more?

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rtx2000

Prior to the year each paticipating city in which electricians were required to work in and pull permits a license was required. the city needed to collect and retain information from each individual requring a license and fille this paperwork. This required a license fee to be paid to each licensing authority.
Since 2005 the state of texas has been keeping records of electricians. This information is public and readily availible for anyone to veiw. This leaves me with the pondering question of Why is it necessary for city's in texas to require a (registration fee) when they are no longer keeping records for the individuals or in need of keeping them since another agency is performing this task. We asked Mr. Driver to help us alleiviate the city license hassle in 2004, However the only thing that seems to have happened is more goverment buercracy and increased fees.
Example: In the city of New Braunfels TX you have to pay registration fees for Apprentice,Journeyman and Master Electricians. In addition if you get a contractors license in October it is only good until December after paying a yearly rate and by March of the following year you will be required to pay double the fees for registration even though your state licesnse is still current.
Not all cities require city registration fees and I appluade those citys for thier help. Remember we still are paying permit fees on top of the registration fees for work perfomed on projects
In conclusion; During the hard times we are facing where we must work in several jurisdictions should we as electrical contactors have to pay double fees State and City in order to work under a single license. I invite other electrical contractors to respond. on this fourum

Flournoy

Quick Note....

The TRCC "Texas Residential Construction Commission" has been abolished!