Texas does not require a statewide general contractor license — verification leans on entity registration, court records, OSHA citation history, and BBB complaints. Plus any local municipal licensing in your city. Groundcheck cross-checks all of these.
Texas has no statewide general contractor license; HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are licensed by TDLR. General contracting is licensed at the city level (Houston, Dallas, Austin, etc.).
What we check
Six classes of public record for Texas general contractors.
Local license standing
Where local licensing exists, status from the city or county building department.
Entity registration
Secretary of State filing status: active, dissolved, or administratively revoked.
Court judgments & liens
Public court filings, UCC liens, and judgment records in Texas.
OSHA safety record
Federal OSHA inspection history, citations, and penalty amounts. Oversees construction projects across multiple trades, manages subcontractors, pulls permits, and is the primary licensee on residential and commercial builds-specific.
BBB complaints
Better Business Bureau complaint history and accreditation status.
Phoenix detection
Dissolved entities reopening under a new name at the same address.
Coverage
Verify general contractors in any Texas city.
Groundcheck covers every general contractor and contractor entity registered in Texas, including: