The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has proposed a new rule that would require a valid driver’s license and proof of legal status to obtain or renew any professional or commercial license. That includes plumbers, electricians, HVAC workers, drivers, cosmetologists, massage therapists, and many more. This is a major departure from how licensing has worked for decades. Historically, workers have been able to obtain these licenses using a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpaye

Understanding Licensed Contractor Requirements