Texas Contractor exam topics — the 11 content areas by weight
The Texas Contractor exam is built from 11 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Business Organization & Licensing
10%Estimating & Bidding
14%Contracts & Contract Law
14%Project Management & Scheduling
12%Financial Management & Accounting
12%Safety & OSHA
14%Employment & Labor Law
12%Building Codes & Permits
12%State Contractor Licensing & Board
40%State Contracting Law, Liens & Contracts
35%State Bonding, Insurance & Business Requirements
25%Ready to test yourself?
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Content-area weights are PrepPass’s own organization of the material. Where Texas Contractor publishes an official outline, check it directly. Confirm current details with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.