Texas HVAC Continuing Education
Texas hvac technicians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Waiting on state approval
Texas HVAC Technicians 8-Hour Continuing Education
8 CE hrs
We have applied to the state for this course. It can’t be bought until the board approves it — leave your email and we’ll tell you the day it opens.
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Requirements at a glance
What Texas Requires of HVAC Technicians
- CE hours required
- 8 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course Texas HVAC Technicians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires.
- 1 license class
8 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor
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$45.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Texas HVAC Technicians Must Cover
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Texas laws and rulesmin. 1 hour
remaining 7 hours in codes, ethics, business practices, or technical requirements
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Texas
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Texas HVAC Technician License
Who has to renew
Texas hvac technicians holding a Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license renew with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
When to renew
Texas hvac technicians licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrce.htm)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Texas sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires 8 hours every year, including Texas laws and rules, remaining 7 hours in codes, ethics, business practices, or technical requirements. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Texas hvac technicians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Texas audits can reach back several years.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Texas, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Questions Texas hvac technicians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Texas hvac technicians need?
- Texas hvac technicians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- Which license classes does the Texas hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?
- The 8 hours requirement applies to: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor.
- What topics are required for Texas hvac technicians continuing education?
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires coverage of: Texas laws and rules (1 hour); remaining 7 hours in codes, ethics, business practices, or technical requirements.
- Can Texas hvac technicians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Texas HVAC Technicians Licensing Resources
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
The Texas board that licenses hvac technicians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Texas professionals choose us
Texas HVAC Technicians CE, Done Right
Every hvac technicians course is built to meet Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Texas HVAC Technician License on Time
8 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.