Texas HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $65 and requires 8 hours of continuing education. The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class B (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $65 and requires 8 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A

ACR Class A · State license · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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Renew on the official site (512) 463-6599

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 8 hours
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8 hours of TDLR-approved CE for each annual renewal, including 1 hour on Texas state law and rules governing licensee conduct. Courses must be completed before the license expires; for a late renewal, courses must have been completed within the year before renewal. The CE provider reports hours to TDLR; licensees keep completion certificates for 1 year.
Deadline rule: License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired.

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Grace period: No grace period; may not contract while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $65
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired 90 days or less: 1.5 times the renewal fee (about $97.50). Expired more than 90 days but less than 18 months: 2 times the renewal fee (about $130).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired 18 months to less than 3 years: renewal needs Executive Director approval (Request to Executive Director form) at 2 times the renewal fee (about $130). Expired 3 years or more: cannot be renewed, apply as a new applicant.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Commercial general liability insurance at all times while the license is active: $300,000 per occurrence (property damage and bodily injury), $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.
Reciprocity: Reciprocity with Georgia (Class II Conditioned Air unrestricted license qualifies for Class A Environmental Air Conditioning) and South Carolina (several license classes map to Class A or B; heating-only does not qualify). The out-of-state license must have been held at least 1 year. Application fee $115.

Notes

The $65 renewal fee is the same for Class A and Class B. Insurance can be waived only on written request when the licensee does not contract with the public; a licensee with a waiver may not offer air conditioning and refrigeration contracting to the general public (16 TAC 75.40). Phone (512) 463-6599 or (800) 803-9202.

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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class B

ACR Class B · State license · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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Renew on the official site (512) 463-6599

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 8 hours
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8 hours of TDLR-approved CE for each annual renewal, including 1 hour on Texas state law and rules governing licensee conduct. Courses must be completed before the license expires; for a late renewal, courses must have been completed within the year before renewal. The CE provider reports hours to TDLR; licensees keep completion certificates for 1 year.
Deadline rule: License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period; may not contract while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $65
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired 90 days or less: 1.5 times the renewal fee (about $97.50). Expired more than 90 days but less than 18 months: 2 times the renewal fee (about $130).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired 18 months to less than 3 years: renewal needs Executive Director approval (Request to Executive Director form) at 2 times the renewal fee (about $130). Expired 3 years or more: cannot be renewed, apply as a new applicant.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Commercial general liability insurance at all times while the license is active: $100,000 per occurrence (property damage and bodily injury), $200,000 aggregate, $100,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.
Reciprocity: Reciprocity with Georgia (Class II Conditioned Air unrestricted license qualifies for Class A Environmental Air Conditioning) and South Carolina (several license classes map to Class A or B; heating-only does not qualify). The out-of-state license must have been held at least 1 year. Application fee $115.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Texas HVAC continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A deadline: License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired.
2Complete 8 continuing education hours before renewing. 8 hours of TDLR-approved CE for each annual renewal, including 1 hour on Texas state law and rules governing licensee conduct. Courses must be completed before the license expires; for a late renewal, courses must have been completed within the year before renewal. The CE provider reports hours to TDLR; licensees keep completion certificates for 1 year.
3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
4Renew online at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/App_Online/?program=ACR
5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $65, but fees change.
6If you miss the deadline: Expired 90 days or less: 1.5 times the renewal fee (about $97.50). Expired more than 90 days but less than 18 months: 2 times the renewal fee (about $130).
7Check your Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class B deadline: License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired.

Texas HVAC renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Texas HVAC license expire?

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A: renews every year. License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class B: renews every year. License term is 1 year (16 TAC 75.22) and expires on the anniversary of issue. TDLR advises starting renewal about 30 to 60 days before expiration. You may not contract while the license is expired. Check with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Texas HVAC license need?

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A: 8 hours per renewal. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class B: 8 hours per renewal. Check with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Texas HVAC license?

No grace period; may not contract while expired. Check with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Texas HVAC license?

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor - Class A: About $65. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Texas HVAC license expires?

Expired 90 days or less: 1.5 times the renewal fee (about $97.50). Expired more than 90 days but less than 18 months: 2 times the renewal fee (about $130). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Texas accept HVAC licenses from other states?

Reciprocity with Georgia (Class II Conditioned Air unrestricted license qualifies for Class A Environmental Air Conditioning) and South Carolina (several license classes map to Class A or B; heating-only does not qualify). The out-of-state license must have been held at least 1 year. Application fee $115. Check with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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