Contractor Licensing Information
The City of Ballinger has by ordinance adopted registration requirements for contractors operating in the city. All licenses run on a yearly non-prorated fee, for the period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31.
Roofing contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, responsible party contacts and a warranty bond (not a license bond).
Electrical contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, the TDLR card for the electrical contractors license, and the TDLR card for the designated master electrician.
Sign contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, the TDLR card for the electrical contractors license, and the TDLR card for the designated master electrician.
Residential wireman contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, the TDLR card for the electrical contractors license, and the TDLR card for the designated master electrician.
Plumbing contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, along with the TSBPE card for the designated master plumber.
HVAC / mechanical contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, the TDLR card for the contractors license, and the EPA 608 or 609 cards.
Alarm contractors: While not required, upon voluntary request the City may issue an alarm contractor or installer who wishes to have a city registration as a supplement to their state licensure.
Irrigation contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, along with the TDLR card for the license.
BAP / RPZ / backflow contractors: Shall provide an application with a copy of their general liability insurance, along with the TDLR card for the license.
The application for licensure can be done in-person at City Hall (700 Railroad Ave.), via email at rjalomo@baltx.org, or standard mail.
The City may require licensure for other trades in recent updates to our code and ordinance. Call City Hall at 325-365-3511 or email rjalomo@baltx.org for more information.