Master Plumber exam prep
A Texas Master Plumber holds the top plumbing license. Since September 1, 2025 it takes 2 years as a licensed journeyman, or 1 year plus an approved apprenticeship. Here are the one package, from $545 to $545, each with one-click checkout.
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How do the Master Plumber 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 | $545 |
How does the Master Plumber exam work?
The Master 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 master exam is written only, 360 minutes plus a 30-minute break, and costs $128.50 at Pearson VUE.
- TSBPE charges a $25 processing fee and $75 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 Master Plumber option should I choose?
The Book Package at $545 is the lightest way into the Master Plumber 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.
Master Plumber exam questions
How much does Master Plumber exam prep cost?
Master Plumber exam prep runs from $545 to $545 across 1 option: Book Package $545.
Is the Master 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 Master 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 Master Plumber exam like?
The master exam is written only, 360 minutes plus a 30-minute break, and costs $128.50 at Pearson VUE. TSBPE charges a $25 processing fee and $75 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.
Sources
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
- TSBPE master plumber license
- Pearson VUE: Texas plumbing exams
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.