Texas HVAC Contractor License
A Texas Class A Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor requires 8 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a $115 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Texas currently enforces the 2015 IMC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: TDLR · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- Texas laws and rules: 1 hr
- Industry-related: 7 hrs
CE courses for Texas class a air conditioning and refrigeration contractors
HVAC Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Texas. Confirm a provider appears on TDLR’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
General-liability minimum.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee. Confirm which applies to your situation with TDLR.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Texas does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the TDLR portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 8 required CE hours every 1 year with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the TDLR portal and pay the $115 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 5
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Texas Class A Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 8 CE hours before you’re due.
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