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Smart locks, keypads and access control: which Texas license?

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

A company that installs or maintains an electronic access control device needs an electronic access control device company license (Occupations Code 1702.1025 and 1702.1055). (source: Texas Legislature)

An alarm company may sell and install a lock that can be activated by a wireless signal, but may not rekey a device that can be activated by a key (Occupations Code 1702.105). (source: Texas Legislature)

DPS says installers of garage door and gate openers who do nothing else regulated by Chapter 1702 do not need a DPS license, but an opener connected to an alarm system or that logs entry and exit does need one. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

Single door access control service and installation is part of the DPS approved locksmith course outline. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

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