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Texas locksmith experience and training rules

Source: Texas Locksmith Help (texaslocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.

A locksmith company applicant or its company representative must have two consecutive years of full time locksmith experience, or finish the training option (37 TAC 35.123). (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

The training option is a DPS approved 48 hour basic course and a 600 hour fundamentals course, a basic proficiency exam on at least 12 subjects, and one year of full time experience. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

All licensed locksmiths must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

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