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Texas Contractor Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the Texas Contractor exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 409+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 11 chapters

  1. 1Business Organization & Licensing10% of the exam
  2. 2Estimating & Bidding14% of the exam
  3. 3Contracts & Contract Law14% of the exam
  4. 4Project Management & Scheduling12% of the exam
  5. 5Financial Management & Accounting12% of the exam
  6. 6Safety & OSHA14% of the exam
  7. 7Employment & Labor Law12% of the exam
  8. 8Building Codes & Permits12% of the exam
  9. 9Texas Contractor Licensing & Trade Regulation40% of the exam
  10. 10Texas Contracting Law, Liens & Contracts35% of the exam
  11. 11Texas Bonding, Insurance & Business Requirements25% of the exam

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Last updated: August 2026.

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