How to get an HVAC license in Texas
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses HVAC contractors in Texas. The Air conditioning contractor licensee file, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists 19,142 active HVAC business records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses HVAC work in Texas
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | A/C and Refrigeration Contractor Class A, A/C and Refrigeration Contractor Class B, Certified Technician, Registered Technician |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a credential such as A/C and Refrigeration Contractor Class A, A/C and Refrigeration Contractor Class B or Certified Technician.
- Licensing exam required, given by PSI, passed within one year of applying. source
- Experience: 48 months of supervised A/C and refrigeration experience in the past 72 months, or 36 months plus 12 months as a certified technician. source
- Carry class A: $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 products and completed operations. Class B: $100,000, $200,000, $100,000. source
- Pay the A/C and refrigeration contractor license application fee: $115. source
- Licenses are valid for 1 year from the date of issue. source
HVAC requirements in Texas
| Exam | Licensing exam required, given by PSI, passed within one year of applying. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 48 months of supervised A/C and refrigeration experience in the past 72 months, or 36 months plus 12 months as a certified technician. source |
| Bond | No state bond requirement found: the board's license application and renewal pages list insurance only, not a bond. |
| Insurance | Class A: $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 products and completed operations. Class B: $100,000, $200,000, $100,000. source |
| Renewal | Licenses are valid for 1 year from the date of issue. source |
| Reciprocity | Licensing agreements exist with South Carolina and Georgia only; other out-of-state licensees apply using their qualification. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Texas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Texas?
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses HVAC contractors in Texas.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Texas?
- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Texas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an HVAC license cost in Texas?
- $115 (A/C and refrigeration contractor license application fee). $65 (A/C and refrigeration contractor annual renewal fee).
- How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Texas?
- 48 months of supervised A/C and refrigeration experience in the past 72 months, or 36 months plus 12 months as a certified technician.
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Texas?
- Licenses are valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
Other trades in Texas
- General contractor license in Texas
- Electrical license in Texas
- Plumbing license in Texas
- Roofing license in Texas
- All Texas trades
HVAC license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acr.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/contractor-apply.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrstate.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/contractor-renew.htm
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/dbproduction2/ltairref.csv
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.