Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Texas

Commercial real estate services in Texas hinge on matching vendors to the state’s mix of local and statewide rules. Electricians must hold a Master Electrician license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, air-conditioning contractors a Class A or B credential, and plumbers a Responsible Master Plumber license; general contractors register only with cities such as Houston or Dallas and must pull permits from the municipal Building Inspections Department. Soft-service providers—janitorial, day-porter, landscaping, pest control, security patrol, parking operations, waste hauling, or snow removal—need a Texas business filing; security firms require a Private Security Board license with Level II or III guard cards, and pesticide applicators carry Texas Department of Agriculture certification. Require at least $2 million general liability for trades and $1 million for routine cleaning, plus statutory workers’ compensation and E&O for architects or energy-code consultants. Confirm familiarity with OSHA HAZCOM, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality storm-water and asbestos rules, and hurricane-wind design along the Gulf. Choose teams that can document success on Austin tech campuses, Dallas logistics hubs, or Houston medical centers, and check local references before award.