Initial licensing path
Evidence reviewedAn applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Texas · HVAC
Texas HVAC License Requirements
Provenance
Official sources
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/Retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrexam.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrstate.htmRetrieved 2026-09-04
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/contractor-apply.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Official-source reference
Licensing requirements
Field-reviewed details link to their exact supporting source. Any older detail awaiting a separate field review is labeled and retains the guide source. Confirm the current rules for your license type before applying or renewing.
Education and training
Evidence reviewedQualify through one of two experience paths: at least 48 months of supervised air-conditioning and refrigeration work during the previous 72 months; or technician certification for the previous 12 months plus at least 36 months of supervised work during the previous 48 months.
Exams
Evidence reviewedSubmit the application first. TDLR verifies eligibility, then PSI emails the applicant instructions for registering and scheduling the examination.
Application fee
Evidence reviewed$115 for a new Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license application.
Background check
Evidence reviewedTDLR conducts a criminal-history background check on every license applicant and reviews criminal convictions case by case.
Processing timeline
Evidence reviewedA criminal-history review can take one to six weeks, depending on the applicant's history.
Endorsement or reciprocity
Evidence reviewedAn equivalent out-of-state or municipal HVAC license may allow current qualifications to support Texas licensure; South Carolina and Georgia licensees should consult TDLR's reciprocity agreements.
Complete your application with the licensing authority.
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