CNC Machinist License Requirements in Texas
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Texas does not require a statewide license for CNC Machinists. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation does not regulate this occupation. Aerospace, defense, and oil and gas employers commonly require NIMS or industry-specific credentials.