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Texas Contractor Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the Texas Contractorexam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
11content areas
Business Organization & Licensing
10% of the exam- Sole Proprietorship and Partnership
- Corporation and LLC — Limited Liability
- Licensing and Operating Principles
Estimating & Bidding
14% of the exam- Building an Estimate: Direct and Indirect Costs
- Markup vs. Margin — Don't Confuse Them
- Quantity Math and Unit Conversions
- Types of Bids and Contracts
Contracts & Contract Law
14% of the exam- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Key Clauses: Scope, Price, Schedule, and Damages
- Changes: Change Orders
- Breach, Remedies, and Payment Security
Project Management & Scheduling
12% of the exam- The Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Float, Slack, and Resource Leveling
- Gantt Charts and Progress Tracking
- Coordination Documents: Submittals and RFIs
Financial Management & Accounting
12% of the exam- Financial Statements and Key Ratios
- Cash Flow and Retainage
- Cash vs. Accrual and Revenue Recognition
- Job Costing and Overhead Recovery
Safety & OSHA
14% of the exam- The Employer's Duty and OSHA Basics
- The Hierarchy of Controls
- Fall Protection — the 6-Foot Rule
- Excavations, PPE, and Hazard Communication
Employment & Labor Law
12% of the exam- Employee vs. Independent Contractor
- Wage and Hour Law (FLSA)
- Workers' Compensation
- Hiring Paperwork and Anti-Discrimination
Building Codes & Permits
12% of the exam- Purpose and Source of Building Codes
- Permits and the Inspection Process
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Codes vs. Zoning
Texas Contractor Licensing & Trade Regulation
40% of the exam- No statewide general contractor license
- State trade licensing: TDLR and other boards
- Local registration and permitting
Texas Contracting Law, Liens & Contracts
35% of the exam- Mechanic's liens under Property Code Chapter 53
- Retainage and homestead protection
- Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA)
Texas Bonding, Insurance & Business Requirements
25% of the exam- Where insurance and bonding requirements originate
- Workers' compensation is optional but consequential
- Business formation and taxes
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Study aid, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm the current rule with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Last verified: August 2026.