Services

Contractors licensed by the state of Texas and currently registered with the City of Texarkana, Texas may obtain permits through our office.

To register as a contractor with the city, please go to the following website:

Please call the office at 903-798-3912 for any questions.

Payments may be made by phone.

A homeowner may apply for permits through our office if they own and occupy the residence.

Exception: A valid Texas State licensed plumber must make the sewer tap at the street, and the plumber must obtain a permit to do so.

Permits Available

Building Permits
- New Construction
- Remodel Existing Structure
- Demolition of Existing Structure
Electrical Permits
- New Construction
- Remodel Existing Structure
- Temporary Power or Pole
- Change Out
- Repairs; meter loop or general
- Mobile homes
Plumbing Permits
- New Construction
- Remodel Existing Structure
- Grease Trap
- Sand / Oil Separator
- Landscape; irrigation heads and reduced pressure zone (RPZ) devices
- Gas Tests
Miscellaneous Permits
- Street or alley cut permit
- Driveway permit
- Sign permit - permanent, banners, portable & promotional signs
- Moving oversized loads and/or houses
- Swimming pool
- Tent (for tents larger than 10' x 10')
- Vent-a-Hoods