Do welders need a license or certification in Texas?

Answer

1. Texas has no state welding license. What employers ask for is a certification, most often from the American Welding Society (AWS). To be an AWS Certified Welder you pass a hands-on welding test at an AWS Accredited Test Facility; there are no school or experience requirements. Some employers require a specific certification for a job, and some pay for the training and test.

   Sources: AWS, BLS

   • “There are no educational prerequisites, certification requirements, or minimum experience requirements to become a Certified Welder.” AWS ↗
   • “A Certified Welder (CW) has successfully passed a performance-based welding test administered by an AWS Accredited Test Facility (ATF).” AWS ↗
   • “Some employers require general or specific certification for particular jobs. They may pay the cost of training and testing for employees.” BLS ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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