text: how do i get a general contractors licence in tx?and how long does it take to get one? i am trying to get in the real estates business of flipping old houses for profit and would like to be able to handle all renovations on the property. my husband has done contracting in texas and you do not need a general contractors license.  but you should consider taking a real estate course and getting a realtors license so that when you buy the old houses, you can actually get the commission from the purchase.  it will help offset those renovation costs.