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Journeyman Plumber exam prep

A Texas Journeyman Plumber is licensed for plumbing work. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners requires 8,000 hours in the trade and a 48-hour approved course. Here are 10 packages, from $59.95 to $545, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the exam works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.

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10 Journeyman Plumber packages

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How do the Journeyman Plumber options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Study Guide and Online Coursethe study guide plus the online course$119.99
Study Guidethe printed study guide with practice exams$59.99
Book Packagethe reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked$545
Complete Packagethe books, tabs and course together$344.99
Ultimate Exam Prep Packagethe complete exam prep package$325
Exam Prep Packagean exam prep package$175
Online Exam Prep Course (any state)an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$195.95
Study Guide (any state)the printed study guide with practice exams$59.95
Ultimate Exam Prep Package (any state)the complete exam prep package$325
Exam Prep Package (any state)an exam prep package$175

How does the Journeyman Plumber exam work?

The Journeyman Plumber license comes from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. You apply to TSBPE, then take the written exam at Pearson VUE and, where required, the practical in Austin or Waco.

  • The written exam has 100 items in 120 minutes and costs $68.50 at Pearson VUE; the practical has 6 items in 240 minutes.
  • TSBPE charges $40 to apply for the exam and $40 for the license.
  • The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) licenses plumbers, not TDLR, and Pearson VUE gives the computer exams.
  • The written exams are closed book: no books, papers or references are allowed in the room, so what you study is what you have.
  • Journeyman and tradesman candidates also take a hands-on practical, held only in Austin and Waco.
  • The current handbook points to the 2018 IPC with the 2018 IFGC, or the 2018 UPC; a move to the 2021 codes was proposed in July 2026.

Which Journeyman Plumber option should I choose?

The Study Guide at $59.95 is the lightest way into the Journeyman Plumber exam: the printed study guide with practice exams. The Online Exam Prep Course at $195.95 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The Book Package at $545 is the most complete option: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked.

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How much does Journeyman Plumber exam prep cost?

Journeyman Plumber exam prep runs from $59.95 to $545 across 10 options: Study Guide and Online Course $119.99; Study Guide $59.99; Book Package $545; Complete Package $344.99; Ultimate Exam Prep Package $325; Exam Prep Package $175; and 4 more.

Is the Journeyman Plumber exam open book?

No. The Texas plumbing written exams are closed book. Pearson VUE does not allow books, papers or reference material in the room, so the study guide and practice exams are how you prepare.

Who issues the Journeyman Plumber license or certification in Texas?

It comes from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

Is there a practical exam?

Yes, for journeyman and tradesman candidates. The practical is held only at the TSBPE testing centers in Austin and Waco. A tradesman moving up to journeyman takes the written exam only.

How long do I wait to retake a failed exam?

Pearson VUE lists 30 days after a first failure, 60 days after a second and 90 days after each later one.

What is the Journeyman Plumber exam like?

The written exam has 100 items in 120 minutes and costs $68.50 at Pearson VUE; the practical has 6 items in 240 minutes. TSBPE charges $40 to apply for the exam and $40 for the license.

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.

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