Texas 6 Hour Plumbing CPE for License Renewal
The 6 hour Continuing Professional Education course Texas Master, Journeyman, and Tradesman Plumber Limited licensees need to renew. Online self paced, correspondence workbook, or live in Dallas Fort Worth.
What the course covers
Six one hour modules built around the TSBPE topic requirements and what plumbers are running into on real jobs right now.
Health protection
Cross connection control, backflow prevention, and protecting the potable water supply.
Water conservation
Fixture flow rates, leak prevention, and conservation requirements that affect what you install.
Energy conservation
Water heating efficiency, hot water distribution, and insulation requirements.
Code updates and rule changes
What changed in the adopted codes and TSBPE rules, and how it changes your work.
Texas plumbing law and rules
Licensing, permits, responsibility, and the rules that protect your license.
Jobsite safety
Practical safety for plumbing work: trenching, confined spaces, gas, and hot work.
Final module topics follow the course content approved by TSBPE.
Pick the format that fits your week
| Format | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Online, self paced | Busy plumbers who want to finish on their own schedule | Phone, tablet, or computer. Stop and resume any time. Certificate on completion. |
| Correspondence workbook | Plumbers who prefer paper | Printed workbook with questions. Return it and receive your certificate. |
| Live class, DFW | Plumbers who learn best in a room with questions | One day class in the Dallas Fort Worth area with Ian Martin. |
| Company group class | Plumbing contractors renewing a crew | At your shop or a nearby venue, scheduled around your work. |
Who needs this course
- Texas Master Plumbers
- Texas Journeyman Plumbers
- Tradesman Plumber Limited licensees
- Apprentices with endorsements that carry a CPE requirement
Medical Gas endorsement holders have additional requirements. Check the TSBPE website for your license type.
Questions about the 6 hour CPE
How many hours of continuing education do Texas plumbers need?
TSBPE requires 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) before you renew a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Tradesman Plumber Limited license. Apprentices who hold certain endorsements and Medical Gas endorsement holders have their own CPE requirements, so check your license type on the TSBPE website.
What topics must the 6 hours cover?
Texas law requires at least part of the 6 hours to cover health protection, energy conservation, and water conservation. The rest covers subjects such as plumbing codes, safety, and changes to the law and rules. Our course is being built to meet every topic requirement in the current TSBPE rules.
Can I take Texas plumbing CE online?
Yes, TSBPE allows CPE to be completed by correspondence, which includes online self paced delivery, as long as the course and provider are approved. We plan to offer online self paced, a printed correspondence workbook, and live classes in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Does online CE count if I am taking a licensing exam?
Exam applicants have different rules. If you are applying for an exam, confirm with TSBPE whether classroom hours are required for your situation before you choose correspondence.
How do I prove I completed my CE?
Approved providers report completion to TSBPE and issue a certificate of completion. Our plan is same day digital certificates and prompt reporting to TSBPE within the time the rules require.
Is the course approved by TSBPE yet?
Not yet. The provider and course applications are being submitted to TSBPE. We will not sell a single seat until approval is issued, and this page will be updated the day it is.