⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Plumber License: Texas → Arkansas

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED (18 years of age)
Exam Requirements	Provider: Pearson VUE	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 8,000 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade; must complete a 48-hour training course approved by TSBPE, OR be enrolled in/have completed a DOL Office of Apprenticeship-approved training program. The 48-hour course is waived only if the applicant holds a Journeyman or Master Plumber License issued by another state.; master: Must hold Journeyman license; effective September 1, 2025: 2 years as licensed journeyman (REDUCED from previous 4 years — signed by Governor); Alternative: 1 year as journeyman + completion of DOL-approved training program	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Must complete a Registered Apprenticeship Program of minimum 4 years / 8,000 hours (8 periods of 1,000 hours OJT each with concurrent 80 hours classroom). Must be approved by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.; master: Minimum 5 years of experience in all phases of plumbing and natural gas, OR at least 1 year as a licensed Journeyman Plumber (in addition to meeting the broader 5-year threshold)
Fees	apprentice registration: $15; journeyman license: $40; master license: $75; exam fee: $128.50; renewal fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master); total initial fees: $208.50; confidence: high	apprentice registration: $25; journeyman license: $75; master license: $200; exam fee: $75 (journeyman) / $125 (master); renewal fee: $25 (apprentice) / $75 (journeyman) / $200 (master); total initial fees: $150; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (1 year); CE hours: 6; Fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master)	Period: 1 year; CE hours: 0; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Texas requires "High school diploma or GED" while Arkansas requires "High school diploma or GED (18 years of age)".
Experience differs: Texas — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 8,000 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade; must complete a 48-hour training course approved by TSBPE, OR be enrolled in/have completed a DOL Office of Apprenticeship-approved training program. The 48-hour course is waived only if the applicant holds a Journeyman or Master Plumber License issued by another state.; master: Must hold Journeyman license; effective September 1, 2025: 2 years as licensed journeyman (REDUCED from previous 4 years — signed by Governor); Alternative: 1 year as journeyman + completion of DOL-approved training program; Arkansas — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Must complete a Registered Apprenticeship Program of minimum 4 years / 8,000 hours (8 periods of 1,000 hours OJT each with concurrent 80 hours classroom). Must be approved by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.; master: Minimum 5 years of experience in all phases of plumbing and natural gas, OR at least 1 year as a licensed Journeyman Plumber (in addition to meeting the broader 5-year threshold).
Renewal differs: Texas — Period: Annual (1 year); CE hours: 6; Fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master); Arkansas — Period: 1 year; CE hours: 0; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division) →
2
Request credential verification from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Texas board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Board: Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division)
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/plumbing
Phone: 501-661-2642

Contact Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED (18 years of age)
Exam Requirements	Provider: Pearson VUE	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 8,000 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade; must complete a 48-hour training course approved by TSBPE, OR be enrolled in/have completed a DOL Office of Apprenticeship-approved training program. The 48-hour course is waived only if the applicant holds a Journeyman or Master Plumber License issued by another state.; master: Must hold Journeyman license; effective September 1, 2025: 2 years as licensed journeyman (REDUCED from previous 4 years — signed by Governor); Alternative: 1 year as journeyman + completion of DOL-approved training program	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Must complete a Registered Apprenticeship Program of minimum 4 years / 8,000 hours (8 periods of 1,000 hours OJT each with concurrent 80 hours classroom). Must be approved by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.; master: Minimum 5 years of experience in all phases of plumbing and natural gas, OR at least 1 year as a licensed Journeyman Plumber (in addition to meeting the broader 5-year threshold)
Fees	apprentice registration: $15; journeyman license: $40; master license: $75; exam fee: $128.50; renewal fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master); total initial fees: $208.50; confidence: high	apprentice registration: $25; journeyman license: $75; master license: $200; exam fee: $75 (journeyman) / $125 (master); renewal fee: $25 (apprentice) / $75 (journeyman) / $200 (master); total initial fees: $150; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (1 year); CE hours: 6; Fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master)	Period: 1 year; CE hours: 0; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Texas requires "High school diploma or GED" while Arkansas requires "High school diploma or GED (18 years of age)".

Experience differs: Texas — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 8,000 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade; must complete a 48-hour training course approved by TSBPE, OR be enrolled in/have completed a DOL Office of Apprenticeship-approved training program. The 48-hour course is waived only if the applicant holds a Journeyman or Master Plumber License issued by another state.; master: Must hold Journeyman license; effective September 1, 2025: 2 years as licensed journeyman (REDUCED from previous 4 years — signed by Governor); Alternative: 1 year as journeyman + completion of DOL-approved training program; Arkansas — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Must complete a Registered Apprenticeship Program of minimum 4 years / 8,000 hours (8 periods of 1,000 hours OJT each with concurrent 80 hours classroom). Must be approved by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.; master: Minimum 5 years of experience in all phases of plumbing and natural gas, OR at least 1 year as a licensed Journeyman Plumber (in addition to meeting the broader 5-year threshold).

Renewal differs: Texas — Period: Annual (1 year); CE hours: 6; Fee: $35 (Tradesman) / $40 (Journeyman) / $75 (Master); Arkansas — Period: 1 year; CE hours: 0; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Board

Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division)

Website

https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/plumbing

Phone

501-661-2642

Contact Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Plumber License: Texas → Arkansas

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Transfer Your Plumber License: Texas → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

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