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How to get a hvac license in Texas
Who licenses hvac in TX
Regulator: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration — verify any license there before hiring or trusting advice.
License levels
| Credential | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| ACR Technician | EPA 608 certification + TDLR certification (training hours or documented experience, plus exam) |
| ACR Contractor | Roughly 48 months of documented technician-level experience (degree credit can offset), exam, and liability insurance |
Fees
Application and exam fees typically run under $200 total; contractor insurance is the bigger cost
Renewal
Annual renewal with continuing education
What TX hvac pros earn
Texas HVAC techs typically earn in the $23–$31/hr range (recent BLS data; contractors and service leads higher)
The path, in one paragraph
Get EPA 608 → certify as ACR Technician → log 4 years of experience → pass the contractor exam and carry insurance to run jobs under your own license.
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