SPCSEAR / U.S. AUTHORITY NETWORK

Permit coverage, mapped with evidence.

SPCSEAR turns fragmented city, county, boundary, and code information into one controlled jurisdiction intelligence system. Every status is traceable. Every unknown stays visible.

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LIVE RESEARCH

Official incorporated-place identities19,518 nationwide

Deepest research registry1,224 Texas municipalities

Authority policyFail closed

01 / NATIONAL PLACE INVENTORY19,518

Official incorporated-place identities; Hawaii is represented at the state layer.

02 / TEXAS DEPTH1,224

Texas cities, towns, and villages in the research inventory.

03 / SOURCED LOCAL PROFILE1

Local profile currently carrying partial official-source evidence.

04 / CATALOG ACTIVATIONS0

No jurisdiction becomes coverage from a directory listing.

THE SPCSEAR STANDARD

City identity is the beginning, not the answer.

A postal city can differ from the actual permitting authority. SPCSEAR resolves geography first, then checks authority scope, official sources, and human publication evidence before presenting a rule as usable.

NATIONWIDE FOUNDATION / HOUSTON PUBLISHED BOUNDARY DEPTH

01
Resolve geometry
Published boundaries take priority over mailing labels.
02
Identify authority
City, county, ETJ, district, and permit type stay distinct.
03
Bind official sources
Codes, portals, forms, contacts, and effective dates are traceable.
04
Publish with review
Unverified research never silently becomes production guidance.

DEEP TEXAS JURISDICTION REGISTRY

Search the most developed state research layer.

Official municipal identity with transparent permit-data and authority status. This registry is research infrastructure, not a statewide coverage claim.

CLASSIFICATIONRESEARCH / PUBLIC READLast generated 2026-08-09

1,224matching jurisdiction records

PAGE 01 / 62

MunicipalityCounty relationshipPriorityPermit evidenceAuthority state

Houston0001 / city / GEOID 4835000

Fort Bend County, Harris County, Montgomery County, Waller Countypartially verified

Tier A2,397,315 population

partially verified7 official local sources

partially resolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSpartially verified

Official Houston pages support the recorded fields, but project-specific requirements, fee details, retained artifacts, qualified review, and publication gates remain incomplete.

Official websiteOpen official source

Permitting departmentOpen official source

Permit portalOpen official source

Permit applicationOpen official source

InspectionsOpen official source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

building: 2021 International Building Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01
residential: 2021 International Residential Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01
electrical: 2023 National Electrical Code with Houston administrative provisions / effective 2023-09-01
plumbing: 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01
mechanical: 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01
energy: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01
fire: 2021 International Fire Code with Houston amendments / effective 2024-01-01

02 / PERMIT TYPES

residential: partially verified
commercial: partially verified
electrical: partially verified
plumbing: partially verified
mechanical: partially verified
roofing: needs review
demolition: needs review
solar: needs review

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

contractorRegistration: Electrical contractors and master electricians must register their Texas licenses with the City of Houston before performing electrical work.
licensing: Electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor; project-specific exceptions require official confirmation.
planReview: Plan review requirements vary by project and remain subject to the official application page and department review.

832-394-9000

houston.permittingcenter@houstontx.gov

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 7. Last verified: 2026-08-09.

San Antonio0002 / city / GEOID 4865000

Bexar County, Comal County, Medina Countypartially verified

Tier A1,548,422 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Dallas0003 / city / GEOID 4819000

Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Kaufman County, Rockwall Countypartially verified

Tier A1,329,491 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Fort Worth0004 / city / GEOID 4827000

Denton County, Johnson County, Parker County, Tarrant County, Wise Countypartially verified

Tier A1,028,117 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Austin0005 / city / GEOID 4805000

Bastrop County, Hays County, Travis County, Williamson Countypartially verified

Tier A1,002,632 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

El Paso0006 / city / GEOID 4824000

El Paso Countypartially verified

Tier A683,012 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Arlington0007 / city / GEOID 4804000

Tarrant Countypartially verified

Tier A402,134 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Corpus Christi0008 / city / GEOID 4817000

Aransas County, Kleberg County, Nueces County, San Patricio Countypartially verified

Tier A317,247 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Plano0009 / city / GEOID 4858016

Collin County, Denton Countypartially verified

Tier A293,028 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Lubbock0010 / city / GEOID 4845000

Lubbock Countypartially verified

Tier A273,071 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Laredo0011 / city / GEOID 4841464

Webb Countypartially verified

Tier A269,515 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Irving0012 / city / GEOID 4837000

Dallas Countypartially verified

Tier A257,076 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Garland0013 / city / GEOID 4829000

Collin County, Dallas County, Rockwall Countypartially verified

Tier A249,625 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Frisco0014 / city / GEOID 4827684

Collin County, Denton Countypartially verified

Tier A236,955 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

McKinney0015 / city / GEOID 4845744

Collin Countypartially verified

Tier A236,001 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Grand Prairie0016 / city / GEOID 4830464

Dallas County, Ellis County, Tarrant Countypartially verified

Tier A209,434 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Amarillo0017 / city / GEOID 4803000

Potter County, Randall Countypartially verified

Tier A205,130 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Brownsville0018 / city / GEOID 4810768

Cameron Countypartially verified

Tier A192,957 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Denton0019 / city / GEOID 4819972

Denton Countypartially verified

Tier A169,431 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

Killeen0020 / city / GEOID 4839148

Bell Countypartially verified

Tier A161,883 population

needs review0 official local sources

unresolvedPostal city is not authority evidence

Open permit intelligence record

PROFILE STATUSneeds review

Municipal identity is verified, but official local permitting authority and requirements have not yet been reviewed.

Official websitePending verified source

Permitting departmentPending verified source

Permit portalPending verified source

Permit applicationPending verified source

InspectionsPending verified source

Fee schedulePending verified source

01 / ADOPTED CODES

Pending official code adoption research.

02 / PERMIT TYPES

Pending official permit-type research.

03 / REQUIREMENTS + CONTACT

Registration, licensing, plan review, and documents require review.

04 / AUTHORITY CAUTIONS

County relationship comes from the official 2020 Census place reference file and must be refreshed against current municipal boundaries.

Sources checked: 0. Last verified: not yet verified.

ACCURACY BEFORE COVERAGE

A civic-grade record without a government-grade illusion.

SPCSEAR is an independent software platform, not a government agency. Municipal identity, county membership, and research priority never replace confirmation from the authority having jurisdiction.

52 state / district / territory workflow shells19,518 incorporated-place identities254 Texas county identities9 county relationships pending current review0 catalog-only activations

Permit coverage, mapped with evidence.

SPCSEAR turns fragmented city, county, boundary, and code information into one controlled jurisdiction intelligence system. Every status is traceable. Every unknown stays visible.

Independent permit intelligenceEvidence-gated publicationHuman authority confirmation