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Updated: Oct 06, 2025

Cates, John Clifford Plumber

Cates, John Clifford at 13850 DIPLOMAT DR., Farmers Branch, TX 75234, held a Plumber license (#37969) with the Texas contractors license board with an expiration date of 11-30-2017. We last verified the license was expired on 10-05-2025.

Their BuildZoom score is 0 because we haven’t been able to verify an active license. As a result, they’re not ranked in the top 50% of 222,249 Texas contractors.

If you’re thinking about hiring them, we recommend double-checking their license status with your local licensing authority. Alternatively, use our project planner to be easily matched to qualified, licensed professionals in your area.

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License #	37969
Status	Inactive
State	Texas
Type	Plumber

According to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

Check this license's status for Cates, John Clifford at the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

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Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Texas:

Does Cates, John Clifford carry a valid contracting license?

Only certain types of specialty contractors (e.g. HVAC, electrical) need to be licensed in Texas. There are no licensing requirements when it comes to hiring for a construction or major remodeling project.

Cates, John Clifford currently holds license 37969 (Plumber), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates HVAC and electrical contractors. You should verify their license status on the TDLR Website before hiring. General contractors and home builders are not licensed so you should do additional research before hiring one.

Your liability risk when hiring Cates, John Clifford

Although it isn't a regulatory requirement, you can ask your general contractor to provide evidence of workers' compensation and general liability insurance prior to hiring them.

Financial recourse when hiring Cates, John Clifford

The Texas Department of Licensing Regulation does not require general contractors to carry a surety bond nor is there a state recovery fund.

What else should I know before hiring Cates, John Clifford

There is no financial or criminal background check performed on general contractors by the TDLR. The State's Department of Public Safety does maintain a publicly accessible database so you can run your own background check prior to hiring.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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The Texas Attorney General's office recommends getting several bids before hiring a contractor. Do not automatically accept the lowest bid - an abnormally low bid may indicate the contractor made a mistake and is not including the same work quoted by their competitors. We've made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free).

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