How to Invoice as a General Contractor in Midland, TX

Invoicing guide for general contractors in Midland: 6.25% TX sales tax, 1.5%/mo late-fee cap, plus TX licensing and contractor rules.

Combined sales tax
6.25%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%
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1. Midland-specific tax handling

  • State sales tax: 6.25%. Local jurisdictions in Midland may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
  • Late fees: TX statute Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §2.207; Tex. Fin. Code §302.002 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.

2. Standard general contractor line items

  • Mobilization — billed by flat.
  • Labor — billed by hour (~$85 default).
  • Materials — billed by itemized.
  • Subcontractor markup — billed by percent.

3. Payment terms that work in Midland

Net 30 is standard for general contractors. Most general contractors in competitive markets like Midland require a 25% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Midland customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.

4. Licensing & disclosures

Most states require a general contractor license over a job-value threshold (varies $500-$50K). Bonding and insurance commonly required.

Metro
Midland
State
TX
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%

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