🏛️ TX STATE DIRECTORY 3 Active County Hubs

Texas Commercial Permitting Directory

Access official municipal building fee calculators, contractor license bond prerequisites, and plan review turnaround times for all active Texas county jurisdictions.

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Governing Building Code Standard

International Building Code (IBC 2024)

Enforces 110 mph wind-load engineering and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245 vested rights.

State Regulatory Authority

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)

Contractor license verification and mandatory state bonding thresholds enforced across all Texas county building departments.

⏱️ Plan Check SLAs 3–14 business day initial plan review turnarounds across active county building divisions.

📜 Contractor Bonds Mandatory $10k–$50k surety bond filing required prior to commercial permit release.

📐 Submittal Standards Architectural stamps, COMcheck calculations, and structural load engineering packages.

💵 Valuation Fee Schedules Tiered valuation formulas per $1,000 construction cost plus local plan check surcharges.

Texas County Workstations

Select a county building department to calculate municipal fees & bond rules

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Harris County

Harris County Engineering Department & Houston Permitting Center

Verified 2026

Plan Review SLA: 10 - 15 Business Days

Mandatory Surety Bond: $10,000

COI Coverage Minimum: $1.0M

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Dallas County

City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction

Verified 2026

Plan Review SLA: 12 - 18 Business Days

Mandatory Surety Bond: $15,000

COI Coverage Minimum: $1.0M

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Bexar County

City of San Antonio Development Services Department

Verified 2026

Plan Review SLA: 10 - 15 Business Days

Mandatory Surety Bond: $10,000

COI Coverage Minimum: $1.0M

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Submittal Checklist Texas Plan Submittal Package

Standard Document Requirements for Texas Permits

Before submitting building plans to any county AHJ in Texas, ensure your project package includes the following required documentation:

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Stamped Architectural & Structural Plans Signed and sealed by a licensed Texas architect or professional engineer (PE).

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Energy Compliance Documentation COMcheck or REScheck energy compliance calculations for building envelope & mechanical HVAC.

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Contractor License & Active Surety Bond Verified license status with Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) and active $10k–$50k bond certificate.

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Site Plan & Zoning Verification Property line setbacks, parking calculations, and stormwater management compliance.

Regulatory Reference

Texas Building Permitting & Code FAQs

Q1: What model building codes are enforced in Texas in 2026?

Texas enforces the International Building Code (IBC 2024). Local municipal building departments (AHJs) adopt state amendments and local fee schedules.

Q2: Are contractor license surety bonds required in Texas?

Yes. Most Texas municipalities require commercial contractors to maintain an active license bond ($10,000–$50,000) and general liability insurance prior to permit issuance.