Code Enforcement Officer exam prep
Texas code enforcement officers register with TDLR. The path is the one-week TEEX Basic Code Enforcement course, a closed-book PSI exam, and a year of full-time code enforcement experience for full registration. Here are the one package, from $395 to $395, each with one-click checkout.
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How do the Code Enforcement Officer options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Book Package | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $395 |
How does the Code Enforcement Officer exam work?
The Code Enforcement Officer exam is set by a Texas city or by TDLR rather than by a statewide contractor board. The city or agency approves you, then the exam is scheduled with ICC or PSI.
- The PSI exam has 70 scored items in 105 minutes, costs $50 and is closed book.
- Registration costs $100 and lasts 2 years, with 12 hours of continuing education before each renewal.
- Texas does not license general contractors at the state level; the Texas Residential Construction Commission was abolished in 2009.
- Cities set their own registration rules, and some, such as San Antonio, require an ICC exam for certain trades.
- San Antonio sign operators need a passing ICC exam, a $45,000 bond and $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.
- Texas code enforcement officers register with TDLR after the TEEX course and a closed-book PSI exam that costs $50.
Which Code Enforcement Officer option should I choose?
The Book Package at $395 is the lightest way into the Code Enforcement Officer exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure.
Code Enforcement Officer exam questions
How much does Code Enforcement Officer exam prep cost?
Code Enforcement Officer exam prep runs from $395 to $395 across 1 option: Book Package $395.
Is the Code Enforcement Officer exam open book?
It depends on the exam. The San Antonio ICC sign exams are open book, while the Texas Code Enforcement Officer exam is closed book. The bulletin for your exam has the rule.
Who issues the Code Enforcement Officer license or certification in Texas?
It comes from the city that requires it, or TDLR for code enforcement officers. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
Does Texas have a state general contractor license?
No. Texas has no statewide general contractor license, and the residential construction commission that registered builders was abolished in 2009. Cities such as San Antonio and Dallas set their own registration rules.
What does a San Antonio sign operator need besides the exam?
A $45,000 bond, a yearly city fee of $100 for on-premises signs or $375 for billboards, $500,000 in workers' compensation and employer's liability and $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.
What is the Code Enforcement Officer exam like?
The PSI exam has 70 scored items in 105 minutes, costs $50 and is closed book. Registration costs $100 and lasts 2 years, with 12 hours of continuing education before each renewal.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- ICC: City of San Antonio exams
- San Antonio sign contractors and operators
- Dallas third-party green providers
- TDLR code enforcement officers
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.