Texas Journeyman Plumber Exam Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

The written portion of the Texas journeyman plumber examination is delivered by Pearson VUE for TSBPE, and you need 70 percent to pass it (candidate handbook revised August 2025). Candidates qualifying from apprentice also take a hands-on practical examination of six items. This portal's 100-question mock exam covers the written portion only, weighted like the official topic outline.

Passing the examination is a step toward a Texas journeyman plumber license.

Plumbing apprentices and tradesmen in Texas preparing for the journeyman license.

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

The candidate handbook explains how to retest after an unsuccessful attempt and the fees that apply; confirm the current rules with TSBPE.

You need 70 percent on the written portion. The practical, where it applies, is graded separately and this portal does not cover it. Format: four-option multiple-choice questions in this portal; the written portion is computer-based at Pearson VUE. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

The written portion of the Texas journeyman plumber examination is delivered by Pearson VUE for TSBPE, and you need 70 percent to pass it (candidate handbook revised August 2025). Candidates qualifying from apprentice also take a hands-on practical examination of six items. This portal's 100-question mock exam covers the written portion only, weighted like the official topic outline. Written multiple-choice examination at Pearson VUE · 70 percent to pass · apprentice-route candidates also take a hands-on practical (6 items). You need 70 percent on the written portion. The practical, where it applies, is graded separately and this portal does not cover it.

• Definitions and Plumbing Terminology8%
• General Regulations and Materials12%
• Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings9%
• Water Heaters9%
• Water Supply and Distribution14%
• Sanitary Drainage14%
• Vents10%
• Traps5%
• Fuel Gas Piping10%
• Plumbing License Law and Board Rules9%

The content outline spreads questions across 10 areas: Definitions and Plumbing Terminology (8.0%); General Regulations and Materials (12.0%); Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings (9.0%); Water Heaters (9.0%); Water Supply and Distribution (14.0%); Sanitary Drainage (14.0%); Vents (10.0%); Traps (5.0%); Fuel Gas Piping (10.0%); Plumbing License Law and Board Rules (9.0%).

TSBPE sets the registration, training and experience requirements for each route to the journeyman license. Confirm the route that fits you in the current candidate handbook before applying.

TSBPE application and examination fees apply; confirm them with TSBPE. Code books are extra.

This guide does not cover license renewal and continuing professional education; check TSBPE for the current requirements.

Start with the heaviest areas of the content outline: Water Supply and Distribution (14.0%); Sanitary Drainage (14.0%); General Regulations and Materials (12.0%). Then work through the remaining areas, and finish with timed full-length practice runs of 100 questions in one sitting.

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the official documents listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check TSBPE and Pearson VUE before you register.